Attendees could hear more about the campaign for a referendum on independence and also sign a petition pushing for such a referendum. WATCH | People turn up at central Alberta community halls to sign petition calling for referendum on independence:Début du widget . Large crowds gather to sign Alberta separation petitionSupporters of Alberta's independence lined up in central Alberta Wednesday night to sign a petition, calling for the province to separate from the rest of Canada. Last year, Sylvestre applied to have a similar referendum question heard: Do you agree that the province of Alberta shall become a sovereign country and cease to be a province in Canada? Around the same time, the Forever Canadian petition was verified as successful (new window) by Elections Alberta, with over 400,000 votes.

Source: CBC News January 16, 2026 21:56 UTC