# Alberta's Path Forward Within Canada

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Podcast: [Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854)
Published: 2026-05-31T22:02:41+00:00
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Premier Danielle Smith is firmly pushing Alberta to stay within Canada, arguing that the province now has a viable path forward inside Confederation after federal barriers to resource development have been lifted. She warns that leaving Canada would trigger economic chaos akin to Brexit, while highlighting recent federal cooperation and Western Canada’s potential to become a global economic powerhouse. Smith also voiced concerns about internal party fractures and separatist momentum weakening their electoral chances. In a recent meeting with Western premiers, they united on urging Ottawa to invest in defense and aerospace — a move that also signals Canada’s reliability to the U.S. When a listener suggested merging Alberta and Saskatchewan, Smith found the idea historically intriguing — and joked Saskatchewan might be too successful to join. Her message? Strengthen collaboration, build strategic infrastructure, and thrive together within Canada’s framework. 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/6c7dee1476e2addb

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