What to Know About Alberta’s Potential Separation From Canada

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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney won election just over a week ago amid backlash to U.S. President Donald Trump’s talk of annexing the country. But now, a threat to Canada’s sovereignty is coming from within.

Danielle Smith, the premier of Alberta, said in a livestream Monday that she would hold a referendum on the province’s separation next year if such a petition amasses the prerequisite support.

“Albertans have always been loyal, proud...