Alberta Prosperity Project (APP)

The Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) is a separatist movement in the Canadian province of Alberta. The APP advocates for Alberta's separation from Canada. They are newsworthy due to recent reports of their attempts to secure funding and support from figures associated with the Trump administration in the United States. These reports include alleged secret meetings with representatives of the U.S. State Department. The APP's actions have raised concerns about potential foreign interference in Canadian sovereignty, prompting reactions from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has stated his expectation that the United States will respect Canada's sovereignty. The APP's efforts to gain external support coincide with ongoing trade disputes and tensions between Canada and the United States, adding to the political sensitivity of the situation. Their relevance lies in the potential impact on Canadian unity and the implications for Canada-U.S. relations.