# Alberta premier tells separatists: Back Canada or join another party

https://mins.news/en/video/110338

- CBC News, 2026-10-21 23:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zs-c4pSqWk

> Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is telling separatists in her party to support Canada or leave for another party, after voters overwhelmingly chose Canada in the province’s recent referendum. She discusses how she plans to enforce the rule and what lies ahead for her party.

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