In a livestreamed address on May 5, 2025, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith challenged newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney to negotiate an “Alberta Accord” for a new federal-provincial agreement, emphasizing key demands like guaranteed access to coastlines for energy exports and equal federal transfers akin to Ontario and Quebec. While acknowledging separatist sentiments among Albertans, she stressed the importance of remaining within Canada but indicated openness to a referendum if citizen support materializes. Smith’s remarks followed a caucus meeting to strategize responses to the recent Liberal government, reflecting deep concerns about Alberta’s future within the federation.
