Mitch Sylvestre

Mitch Sylvestre is a prominent figure within the Alberta separatist movement, a group advocating for the province's secession from Canada. The movement, represented by groups like Stay Free Alberta, has recently gained significant traction, declaring they have collected enough signatures to trigger a referendum on leaving Canada. This push for a vote, which requires a minimum of 178,000 signatures, has seen the submission of nearly 302,000 names, potentially placing the separation question on a province-wide ballot as early as October. The separatist sentiment in Alberta is gaining visibility, with legal challenges from First Nations aiming to block the referendum process also being examined. Sylvestre's involvement places him at the forefront of this significant political development, highlighting a growing desire among some Albertans for greater autonomy or complete independence from the Canadian federation.