The largely conservative province may hold a referendum on separating from the nation in 2026, according to its premier.

The premier of Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta said Monday she will hold a referendum on separation from Canada next year if a citizen-led petition reaches the required number of signatures.Speaking on a livestream address,

Thousands of Albertans have been holding rallies, signing petitions to vote for separation from Canada as the Liberals make their fourth consecutive w.