Alberta leaders push referendum on Alberta’s place in Confederation
Alberta figures including opposition leader Collin Galant and former Cypress Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes urge a referendum on Alberta’s status in Confederation. Naheed Nenshi argues against leaving Canada, while Premier Danielle Smith suggests a citizen's initiative could trigger a ballot if appetite exists. The move follows party rule changes to ease ballot questions and amid broader Canada U.S. trade tensions and energy policy debates.