Ottawa: Alberta Separatists’ Talks with Foreign Officials Not Treason

Federal officials in Canada have confirmed that private citizens, such as Alberta separatists, can meet with foreign government representatives, including U.S. officials, without needing government clearance, unlike the U.S. where the Logan Act restricts such actions. While these meetings are legal, they must still comply with laws against espionage and related offenses. Jeffrey Rath, a key organizer for the pro-independence Alberta Prosperity Project, has met with U.S. officials to discuss topics like independence recognition and potential financial support. The APP is actively pursuing a referendum on Alberta’s independence, with plans to collect signatures soon.

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