Danielle Smith vows no more independence referendums in televised speech
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has pledged that her government will not hold further referendums on secession following a decisive vote to remain in Canada. She urged separatist voters to reconcile with the federal government and focus on national unity.
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This marks a significant cooling of separatist tensions in Alberta, signaling a shift toward political stability and cooperation with the federal government.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Danielle Smith makes plea to separatists in televised speech, vows no more secession referendums The Alberta premier called on disillusioned Albertans to ‘believe and hope in Canada again’ after an emphatic vote to stay in the country
Join the conversation Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks on Sept. 30. "Tonight I want to invite every Albertan who may still feel hopeless or frustrated with the past direction of our country, to believe and hope in Canada again," she said in a televised speech on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. Photo by Brent Calver/Postmedia/File Article content In a province-wide address on Tuesday evening, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith vowed not to hold another referendum on the secession issue, while also urging separatist voters to “believe and hope in Canada again” following Monday’s referendum results.
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