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Alberta separatists claim UCP members support independence referendum; petition needs 178K signatures by May.
A leader of Alberta’s separatist movement, Jeff Rath, claims some members of Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP caucus have signed a petition seeking a referendum on Alberta leaving Canada, though he did not name them or specify how many.
The petition, requiring nearly 178,000 signatures by May, asks if Albertans support independence.
Smith’s office declined to confirm or deny the claims, stating the UCP is focused on strengthening Alberta within Canada.
Opposition leaders urged UCP members to come forward, with B.C.’s David Eby accusing separatists of treason for meeting U.S. officials, though Rath denied any formal agreements or foreign funding.
The petition has drawn widespread public interest, with large crowds signing in cold weather across the province.
Los separatistas de Alberta afirman que los miembros de UCP apoyan el referéndum de independencia; la petición necesita 178 mil firmas para mayo.