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May 6, 2026
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Foreign actors targeting Alberta separatism to stoke discord, researchers say
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Foreign actors exploiting Alberta separatist debate to stoke discord, researchers say
GRANT ROBERTSON
PUBLISHED MAY 6, 2026
UPDATED MAY 15, 2026
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A separatist convoy gathers in Edmonton on Monday. Alberta’s proposed referendum on independence is being targeted by foreign actors seeking to sow discord in the province, a study being released this week by the Global Centre for Democratic Resilience says.
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