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

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.

Alberta separatist activists held secret meetings with the US State Department, sparking controversy in Canada. British Columbia's Premier David Eby accused the activists of "treason" for seeking foreign assistance to break up the country, referencing meetings with Donald Trump's administration. The separatists, who aim to trigger a referendum on Alberta's secession, are seeking financial support from the US Treasury. Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith, while rejecting separation, faces criticism for policies that facilitate referendum petitions. Other provincial leaders, like Ontario's Doug Ford, have urged Smith to condemn the separatist movement. The US Treasury Secretary has expressed support for Alberta's independence efforts.