Alberta’s premier would allow citizen-led referendum on separation from Canada

Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith (AP)

The premier of Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta said she will hold a referendum on separation from Canada next year if a citizen-led petition reaches the required number of signatures.

Speaking on a livestream address, Danielle Smith said she does not support the province leaving Canada and expressed hope for a “path forward” for a strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada.