# Danielle Smith calls for unity as Alberta separatists challenge her leadership

https://mins.news/en/video/109604

- Global News, 2026-10-21 14:11 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88iJ4DGszoI

> After Albertans voted overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada, Premier Danielle Smith called the result a victory for national unity and pledged to pursue other reforms approved in the referendum. Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi questioned the strength of her mandate, while separatists in Smith’s party criticized her and some discussed ousting her as leader.

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