Canada’s Eby slams separatists seeking US help: the word for that is ‘treason’

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergJanuary 29, 2026 at 10:58 PM

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British Columbia Premier David Eby criticized Alberta separatists for seeking assistance from the United States in their efforts to separate from Canada. Eby stated that such actions constitute "treason." The Financial Times reported that members of the Alberta Prosperity Project, advocating for an independence referendum, met with officials from the Trump administration. Separatist organizer Jeffrey Rath claimed to have met with US State Department officials who supported his cause. A US State Department official acknowledged routine meetings with civil society groups, but denied any commitments were made. The State Department has previously declined to comment on these meetings.

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Ottawa 30% Donald Trump 40% Danielle Smith 40% Jeffrey Rath 60% Washington 60% Alberta Prosperity Project 70% British Columbia ×270% United States State Department ×270% Alberta ×580% David Eby ×290% Canada ×290%

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separatism 90% treason 80% alberta 70% canada 70% us state department 60% david eby 50% foreign interference 50% independence referendum 40% alberta prosperity project 40%

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