Alberta premier says ‘ridiculous’ for separatists to offer royalties, water to Americans
08-10-2026 01:59 via cbc.ca

Alberta premier says ‘ridiculous’ for separatists to offer royalties, water to Americans

Premier Danielle Smith says it was “absurd” and “ridiculous” for separatist leaders to offer the United States government access to fresh water and resource royalties in return for its help establishing an independent Alberta.
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