As Alberta Holds a Referendum on Separatism, Premier Danielle Smith Has Alienated Both Sides

October 19, 2026 · 9:02 am 1 sources

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• As Alberta Holds a Referendum on Separatism, Premier Danielle Smith Has Alienated Both Sides
  The New York Times · October 19, 2026 09:02
  By hedging her position on secession, Premier Danielle Smith risks a backlash from both her conservative base and from pro-Canada voters.