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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on the Trump administration to respect Canadian sovereignty following revelations that Alberta separatists held multiple meetings with US officials about the province potentially leaving Canada.
Some shit you should know before you dig in: If you’re unaware, Alberta is a western Canadian province known for its vast natural resources. Compared to other parts of Canada, Alberta is significantly more right-leaning politically, often clashing with the federal government over issues such as environmental regulation, taxation, and resource development. Economically, the province is a powerhouse and a leading contributor to Canada’s GDP, largely due to its oil and gas sector, which includes the world’s third-largest oil reserves in the Athabasca oil sands. For decades, there has been a quiet movement among some in Alberta to break away from Canada, though these calls have never gained any real traction.
What’s going on now: Prime Minister Carney has reacted to reports that Alberta separatists met with senior Trump administration officials in Washington, saying he expects the United States to stay out of Canada’s internal affairs. “I expect the US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty. I’m always clear in my conversations with President Trump to that effect, and then move on to what we can do together.” He also stressed that the issue of Alberta independence has never been raised by Trump directly during their meetings.
Carney’s comments came after reports that leaders linked to the Alberta Prosperity Project, including lawyer and separatist activist Jeffrey Rath, held multiple meetings with US officials, including contacts at the State Department, and sought further discussions with Treasury officials. The group framed the meetings as a “feasibility study” examining whether a $500 billion line of credit could be available if Alberta were to separate from Canada, though they claimed they were not soliciting funding.
Rath said the meetings were conducted as private citizens and declined to disclose which officials were involved, while US officials confirmed that such meetings occurred but emphasized that no support or commitments were offered by the US government.
