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Alberta is flirting with separatism. But documents show the province isn’t planning for it

Internal records suggest province hasn’t researched economic impacts of Alberta exiting confederation

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

7 Nov 2025 • 3 min read

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A woman holds an American and Albertan flag in front of the Alberta legislature.
People gather in support of Alberta becoming a 51st state during a rally at the Legislature in Edmonton, May 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay is an Edmonton-based reporter specializing in investigative and data-driven stories. His work has appeared in The Tyee, APTN, The Breach, CTV News and Great West Media.

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