# Stephan Resigns Amid Alberta Independence Push

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-05-26T23:00:19+00:00
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Alberta’s top constitutional voice, Jason Stephan, has resigned from his role as parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs amid controversy over his push for a provincial independence referendum. His March editorial, calling Canada’s constitution biased against Alberta, sparked backlash from the NDP, who demanded his removal. Though Stephan stepped down April 7, Premier Danielle Smith’s office confirmed he still supports the government and remains in caucus. Smith’s own upcoming provincial vote this fall on whether Albertans want to stay in Canada comes after a court struck down Stephan’s independence petition over legal and consultation flaws. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/35a3fdb171f710d0

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