The more Trump allies covet Alberta, the less popular separatism may get | CBC News
Alberta separatists welcome US Treasury endorsement while rejecting U.S. statehood.
On January 24 2026, CBC reported that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Alberta’s “independence” after a trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos. Republican Rep. Andy Ogles echoed the idea that Albertans might prefer U.S. affiliation, but a CBC poll from early January shows 69 % of Alberta voters want to stay in Canada. The separatist group Stay Free Alberta currently seeks 177,732 signatures to trigger a referendum, but chief lawyer Jeffrey Rath insists the movement rejects U.S. statehood, calling a 51st‑state scenario “out of left field.” A March 2026 survey found 31 % support independence, dropping to 24 % when U.S. statehood is added; only 7 % strongly favor joining the U.S. The debate illustrates heightened U.S.–Canada tensions over Alberta’s oil and rare‑earth resources.
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