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7mo ago

U.S. Meetings With Alberta Separatists Roil Ottawa as Group Eyes $500 Billion Ask

Washington says no promises were made.

Kanadas Premierminister Mark Carney in Alberta
Kanadier protestieren im April vergangenen Jahres gegen die Separatisten in Alberta und fordern sie auf, sich eine Green Card für die USA zu besorgen (Archivbild).
Ölpumpen nahe Calgary in der kanadischen Provinz Alberta
Nach Treffen von Vertretern des US-Außenministeriums mit Unabhängigkeitsbefürwortern aus der rohstoffreichen kanadischen Provinz Alberta hat der kanadische Regierungschef Mark Carney die USA aufgefordert, die Souveränität seines Landes zu achten.

Overview

  • The State Department confirmed three meetings since April with leaders of the Alberta Prosperity Project, with another meeting sought in February.
  • APP plans to request a $500 billion loan to support a potential post‑referendum transition, though a confidant of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says no such proposal is under consideration.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney urged the United States to respect Canadian sovereignty following reports of the contacts.
  • British Columbia Premier David Eby labeled the separatists' outreach 'treason' as Ontario’s Doug Ford pressed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to reject secession; Smith says she favors a united Canada.
  • An Ipsos poll shows only about 28% of Albertans back independence, while CSIS prepares for potential foreign interference as Bessent publicly called Alberta a 'natural partner' for the U.S.