Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks during the announcement of the 2028 World Cup of Hockey is being hosted in Alberta, in Edmonton, Monday March 16, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)
Alberta Premier Smith to make TV address amid talk of separation referendum
May 21, 2026 | 10:03 AM
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EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to make a TV address to the province tonight amid speculation of a referendum on separation.
It is to be broadcast at 6:45 p.m. on CTV, Global and Rogers as well as livestreamed on the premier’s social media accounts.
The address comes a day after members of her United Conservative Party caucus failed to pass a motion in committee asking Smith to call an Oct. 19 vote on Alberta’s place in Confederation.
UCP member Nate Glubish introduced the motion but, while members were debating it, the party’s caucus issued a news release saying the motion had passed.
