Danielle Smith vows to appeal Alberta court decision overruling separatist petition

May 13, 2026

National Post: Despite the decision, Smith could still add a separation question to a planned October referendum, which will let voters decide whether or not to secede from the federation. The premier’s cabinet is likely to face intense pressure to such a question, given that a sizeable chunk of the UCP’s caucus is supportive of a separation referendum in principle…