Alberta separatism

Alberta separatism comprises a series of 20th- and 21st-century movements advocating the secession of the province of Alberta from Canada, with some minor groups supporting the creation of a sovereign union with the other provinces of Western Canada, and some groups supporting Alberta joining the United States as a state or territory.

The main issues driving separatist sentiment have been the power disparity relative to Ottawa and other western provinces; a sense of distinctiveness with regard to Alberta's cultural and political identity; and Canadian fiscal policy, particularly as it pertains to Alberta's petroleum industry.

The concept of separation has gained considerable media attention in the aftermath of the 2025 federal election, which resulted in a fourth consecutive Liberal victory. In 2025, the Alberta Forever Canada citizen initiative opposing Alberta's separation from Canada was launched and verified by Elections Alberta after it surpassed the required amount of signatures. In early 2026, Elections Alberta approved a petition which, if signed by 177,732 electors, will lead to a separation referendum.