数以百计的卡尔加里人签署了一份请愿书, 要求就艾伯塔省独立问题进行投票, Hundreds in Calgary signed a petition demanding a vote on Alberta’s independence, citing federal policies and economic concerns.

2026年1月26日, 成百上千人聚集在卡尔加里, 签署艾伯塔自由基金会(Stay Free Alberta)的请愿书, 寻求在5月前近178 000人签名, Hundreds gathered in Calgary on January 26, 2026, to sign a petition by Stay Free Alberta seeking nearly 178,000 signatures by May to force a referendum on provincial independence. 支持者引述了联邦政策、经济关切和更大的自治愿望,有些人表示对美国统一持开放态度,虽然组织者坚持目标是一个独立的艾伯塔省。 Supporters cited federal policies, economic concerns, and desire for greater autonomy, with some expressing openness to U.S. alignment though organizers insist the goal is an independent Alberta. 该运动因美国官员称阿尔伯塔省为美国的天然伙伴而受到关注。阿尔伯塔省省长丹妮尔·史密斯因被认为信息矛盾而受到批评，新民主党敦促她拒绝分离主义，而她的办公室则支持“统一加拿大内的主权阿尔伯塔”。请愿运动仍在全省范围内进行。 The movement gained attention following U.S. officials' remarks calling Alberta a natural partner for the U.S. Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith faces criticism for perceived contradictory messaging, with the NDP urging her to reject separatism, while her office maintains support for a “sovereign Alberta within a united Canada.” The petition drive continues across the province.