Western Canadian premiers to meet in Alberta after Smith announces vote on secession question
Premiers from Western Canada and the northern territories are meeting in Alberta to discuss various regional issues. The conference comes amid Alberta's controversial referendum on potential secession from Canada. Leaders are expected to address trade, energy security, and the implications of Alberta's separatist sentiments.
- ▪The annual western premiers conference is taking place in Kananaskis, Alberta.
- ▪Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada.
- ▪B.C. Premier David Eby expressed concern over the timing of the conference given Alberta's separatist discussions.
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Open this photo in gallery:From left: Northwest Territories Premier R.J Simpson, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, British Columbia Premier David Eby, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and former Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok at the 2024 western premiers conference in Whitehorse.Crystal Schick/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPremiers from Western Canada and the northern territories are set to gather in Alberta to discuss business, trade and their neighbouring relationships, all while the host province stews over a monumental question of quitting Confederation.The annual western premiers conference runs Monday and Tuesday in Kananaskis, west of Calgary.Sam Blackett, a…
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