Never mind the law, public opinion, or common sense: Danielle Smith will ensure there’s a separation referendum on the ballot – Alberta Politics
April 9, 2026
While First Nations lawyers argued in court, Treaty 6, 7 and 8 chiefs expressed their distrust of the premier and her government
The spectre of separation haunting Alberta nowadays may deeply divide the province, but almost everyone seems to agree about one thing: No matter what happens, no matter what the courts say, no matter whether or not the separatists really have enough signatures to get a referendum on the ballot, Premier Danielle Smith will see to it that their referendum is there anyway.
This may not be universally acknowledged just yet, but a consensus is emerging. It needs to be said that this is not a sign we’re living in a democracy with a healthy respect for the rule of law.
