A citizen-led petition seeking Alberta’s separation from Canada has officially launched, marking the province’s first formal step toward a potential independence referendum. The petition, approved Jan. 2 by Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer and backed by the Alberta Prosperity Project, must gather 177,732 signatures by May 2, 2026, to trigger a referendum. Support for the initiative has grown amid frustration with the re-elected Liberal federal government under Prime Minister Mark Carney, particularly over energy policy and opposition to new pipelines. Premier Danielle Smith does not support Alberta leaving Confederation but says her government will respect the democratic process and allow a citizen-led referendum if…

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