Alberta's Smith says separation now dead issue, rules out second referendum

Alberta’s Position on Separation

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the province will remain part of Canada. While she is premier, her government will not hold another referendum on separation.

Smith said the government will continue to assert Alberta’s constitutional rights and defend provincial interests. Disputes with Ottawa, she said, will be pursued through legal and political institutions rather than through separation.

She urged Albertans to move forward together despite differences over the vote, treating one another with respect and working toward a strong Alberta within a united Canada.

Presenter/contributor: Danielle Smith, Alberta premier.