What would happen if Alberta voted to separate from Canada?

By Timm Bruch – CTV News

As the threat of a separation referendum hangs over the province, Indigenous groups and constitutional experts are scoffing at the idea of Alberta actually leaving Canada.

There’s the possibility a 2026 vote could be in the cards — but even an unlikely “yes” at the ballot box wouldn’t trigger an exit. In fact, it would be just the beginning of a drawn-out political and legal battle.

That battle starts and ends with Indigenous groups in the province.