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As Alberta Holds a Referendum on Separatism, Premier Danielle Smith Has Alienated Both Sides

19 October 2026 at 19:07
By hedging her position on secession, Premier Danielle Smith risks a backlash from both her conservative base and from pro-Canada voters.

© Amber Bracken for The New York Times

Danielle Smith, the premier of Alberta, in Calgary last year.
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