Where Alberta MLAs and MPs stand on separation
This page tracks where each of Alberta's sitting MLAs and federal MPs stands on the question of separating from Canada. It lists all 86 sitting MLAs (87 provincial seats, with Calgary-Shaw vacant and omitted) and all 37 Alberta MPs (37 federal seats).
Last updated July 15, 2026.
How to read this page
- A position is recorded only when it comes from the member's own dated public statement or action, with a source link. It is never inferred from their party.
- “Documented action, no stated position” means there is a sourced fact about the member (for example, an action they took, or how a news report or another party described them) that does not amount to a personal statement of how they stand on separation. It is not counted as a confirmed position and does not imply how they would vote.
- “No clear public position stated” means I did not find a sourced personal statement. It is a neutral factual note, not an accusation and not an implied position.
Spotted something out of date or wrong, or are you an MLA or MP who wants a statement reflected? Please email a correction and I will review it against the source.
Submit a sourced positionConfirmed public positions
53 of 86 sitting MLAs and 7 of 37 sitting MPs have a confirmed, self-stated public position on separation. A further 5 have a documented action but no stated position, which is not counted as confirmed. The remainder read “no clear public position stated.” These figures show overall data coverage and do not change with the filters below.
- MLAs
- United Conservative (UCP): 14 of 47
- New Democrat (NDP): 38 of 38
- Progressive Tory (PTP): 1 of 1
- MPs
- Conservative (CPC): 5 of 34
- New Democrat (NDP): 1 of 1
- Liberal (LPC): 1 of 2
Showing 123 of 123 mlas and mps.
Ziad Aboultaif
Edmonton Manning
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Nagwan Al-Guneid
Calgary-Glenmore
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Mickey Amery
Calgary-Cross
MLAUCPDocumented action, no stated positionAfter the Forever Canadian petition was submitted, said it was too early to speculate on next steps but reiterated the government's position on Alberta's place in Canada. He has not stated how he would vote in the October separatism referendum.
We have always said, the premier has said, cabinet has said, caucus has said that we believe in a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada. That means that we want to be partners in this federation here in Canada.
Calgary Herald · as of October 28, 2025
Brooks Arcand-Paul
Edmonton-West Henday · Shadow Minister for Indigenous Relations
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaAt a caucus press conference renewing the call for UCP MLAs to sign the anti-separatism pledge, argued separatism threatens constitutionally protected treaty rights.
The Treaties will never be up for negotiation. Treaties are not optional. Treaties are not an afterthought.
Alberta NDP Caucus · as of June 1, 2026
Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk
Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Burton Bailey
Red Deer
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
John Barlow
Foothills
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Diana Batten
Calgary-Acadia
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
David Bexte
Bow River
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Andrew Boitchenko
Drayton Valley-Devon
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Parmeet Singh Boparai
Calgary-Falconridge
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Eric Bouchard
Calgary-Lougheed
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Gurtej Singh Brar
Edmonton-Ellerslie
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Gurinder Brar
Calgary-North East
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Blaine Calkins
Ponoka—Didsbury
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Joe Ceci
Calgary-Buffalo
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Amanda Chapman
Calgary-Beddington
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Michael Cooper
St. Albert—Sturgeon River
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Scott Cyr
Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Lorne Dach
Edmonton-McClung
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Jasvir Deol
Edmonton-Meadows
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Glenn van Dijken
Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Kerry Diotte
Edmonton Griesbach
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Devin Dreeshen
Innisfail-Sylvan Lake
MLAUCPDocumented action, no stated positionOn June 5–6, 2026, declined to say whether he would vote for or against Alberta remaining in Canada when asked about the Oct. 19 referendum, saying the onus is on Ottawa to persuade Albertans to stay and that his single vote was insignificant compared to those present. In an August 2025 interview with The Albertan, described himself as pro-Canadian while saying he understands Albertans' frustration with the federal government.
It is the federal government's primary responsibility to make sure that the country stays together.
CBC News · as of June 5, 2026
Nolan Dyck
Grande Prairie
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaAt a June 8, 2026 City of Grande Prairie council meeting, said he would vote for Alberta to remain in Canada on Question 10 while also seeking more provincial autonomy and economic opportunity.
I'm going to vote yes to stay, for Alberta to stay in Canada, but also I think the thing that we truly want is more jobs, more sovereign opportunities as an Alberta province, and be also able to chart our own destiny a little bit.
Town & Country News · as of June 8, 2026
David Eggen
Edmonton-North West
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Court Ellingson
Calgary-Foothills
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Mike Ellis
Calgary-West
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Sarah Elmeligi
Banff-Kananaskis
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Janet Eremenko
Calgary-Currie
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Tanya Fir
Calgary-Peigan
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaSpeaking to CityNews at the UCP Calgary Leader's Dinner, said the caucus is united behind staying in Canada and that Alberta must keep advocating to Ottawa.
I, too, believe in a strong Alberta within a united Canada; it's important that we keep advocating to Ottawa to treat Alberta well.
CityNews · as of June 6, 2026
Kathleen Ganley
Calgary-Mountain View · Official Opposition Whip
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaOn Threads, said the UCP keeps shifting language around separatism instead of stating clearly whether members support Alberta remaining in Canada.
Either you are for staying in Canada or you aren't.
Threads (@kathleen_ganley, profile feed) · as of May 2026
Michelle Rempel Garner
Calgary Nose Hill
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Garnett Genuis
Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan
MPCPCSupports remaining in CanadaIn a published column, said he shares frustrations with the federal government but disagrees with those advocating separation and argued separation does not fix the cited grievances.
While sharing these frustrations, I disagree with those advocating separation.
Sherwood Park News · as of 2026
Shane Getson
Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Amanpreet S. Gill
Calgary Skyview
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Dalwinder Gill
Calgary McKnight
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Nate Glubish
Strathcona-Sherwood Park
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaIn a written response to Postmedia in July 2026, said he will vote to stay in Canada and will work every day until Oct. 19 to persuade Albertans to do the same.
I will be voting to stay in Canada, and I will work every day between now and Oct. 19 to persuade Albertans to vote to stay in Canada.
Calgary Herald (Postmedia) · as of July 2026
Nicole Goehring
Edmonton-Castle Downs
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Laila Goodridge
Fort McMurray—Cold Lake
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Christina Gray
Edmonton-Mill Woods · Opposition House Leader
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaAt a legislative committee meeting on the Forever Canadian petition, challenged the chair's impartiality after a news release on the referendum was sent prematurely.
This is spitting in the face of democracy.
The Globe and Mail · as of May 20, 2026
Peter Guthrie
Airdrie-Cochrane · Progressive Tory leader
MLAPTPSupports remaining in CanadaLeads the federalist Progressive Tory Party and says it will campaign for Albertans to vote to remain in Canada.
Those tensions exist, but that frustration is separate from wanting to be an independent state.
St. Albert Gazette · as of May 2026
Sharif Haji
Edmonton-Decore
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Jasraj Hallan
Calgary East
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Julia Hayter
Calgary-Edgemont
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Sarah Hoffman
Edmonton-Glenora
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaReflecting on the NDP's cross-province Better Together town halls on separatism, said Albertans want the government to stop flirting with separation and fight for the province within Confederation.
We need to stand up and fight for Alberta's interests within confederation, but you get a lot further by acknowledging that you're part of something bigger and stronger than you are as an individual.
rdnewsNOW · as of October 24, 2025
Corey Hogan
Calgary Confederation
MPLPCSupports remaining in CanadaIn a TikTok video on his @coreyhoganyyc account, said he would explain why and how to push back against Alberta separatism.
Let's talk about why and how we push back against Alberta separatism.
Corey Hogan (TikTok) · as of May 14, 2026
Nate Horner
Drumheller-Stettler
MLAUCPDocumented action, no stated positionAnnounced he would not seek re-election and stepped down from cabinet. Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi publicly suggested the resignation was tied to feelings on a possible separation referendum. Per CBC, Horner's own statement cited his re-election plans and the election-year budget and did not address separation, and his spokesperson referred back to that statement. The link to separation is the NDP's characterization, not a position stated by Horner.
In a post on social media, Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi suggested Horner and Jones' resignations were tied to their feelings on a possible Alberta separation referendum.
CBC News · as of May 2026
Rhiannon Hoyle
Edmonton-South
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Grant Hunter
Taber-Warner
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Nathan Ip
Edmonton-South West
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Janis Irwin
Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood · Shadow Minister for Housing
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaIn an interview on separatism and LGBTQ rights ahead of the October referendum, urged Albertans not to dismiss the movement as a fringe distraction.
I worry deeply for what would come if separatism were to move forward. We dismiss this conversation at our own peril.
Uncloseted Media / GAY TIMES · as of May 30, 2026
Brian Jean
Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaAsked at a July 2026 news conference whether he would support the pro-Canada side in the October referendum, said he always campaigns for Alberta and Canada together.
I always campaign for Alberta and Canada and together is better.
Calgary Herald (Postmedia) · as of July 2026
Matt Jeneroux
Edmonton Riverbend
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Jennifer Johnson
Lacombe-Ponoka
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Matt Jones
Calgary-South East
MLAUCPDocumented action, no stated positionAnnounced he would not seek re-election and stepped down from cabinet. Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi publicly suggested the resignation was tied to feelings on a possible separation referendum. Per CBC, Jones' own statement spoke to his record in government and did not address separation. The link to separation is the NDP's characterization, not a position stated by Jones.
In a post on social media, Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi suggested Horner and Jones' resignations were tied to their feelings on a possible Alberta separation referendum.
CBC News · as of May 2026
Chantelle de Jonge
Chestermere-Strathmore
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Kyle Kasawski
Sherwood Park
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Samir Kayande
Calgary-Elbow
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Pat Kelly
Calgary Crowfoot
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Tom Kmiec
Calgary Shepard
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Stephanie Kusie
Calgary Midnapore
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Adriana LaGrange
Red Deer-North
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Mike Lake
Leduc—Wetaskiwin
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Dane Lloyd
Parkland
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Todd Loewen
Central Peace-Notley
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Martin Long
West Yellowhead
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Jackie Lovely
Camrose
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Brandon Lunty
Leduc-Beaumont
MLAUCPDocumented action, no stated positionAs UCP chief government whip, issued a July 2026 caucus statement supporting a strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada and saying Albertans' frustrations stem from federal policy but now is the time to help Canada reach its potential. The statement does not say how individual caucus members will vote on Question 10.
Now is not the time to give up hope. Now is the time to double down and help Canada reach its incredible potential. With Alberta leading the way, we can turn Canada into one of the most strong and prosperous economies in the world.
Calgary Herald (Postmedia) · as of July 2026
Jagsharan Singh Mahal
Edmonton Southeast
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Shuvaloy Majumdar
Calgary Heritage
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Kelly McCauley
Edmonton West
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Myles McDougall
Calgary-Fish Creek
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Ric McIver
Calgary-Hays · Speaker
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaIn an emailed response to media, said he is not a supporter of Alberta separatism and has not signed the separation petition.
[McIver] has stated categorically he is not a supporter of Alberta separating from Canada ... [and] said he has not signed the Alberta Prosperity Project separation referendum petition.
AlbertaPolitics.ca · as of February 2026
David McKenzie
Calgary Signal Hill
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Greg McLean
Calgary Centre
MPCPCSupports remaining in CanadaOn his website and social media, said he stands for a united Canada and that separation is not the answer, and that the federal government must address the issues driving the debate while Alberta remains in Confederation.
I stand for a united Canada. Separation is not the answer.
Greg McLean MP · as of May 22, 2026
Heather McPherson
Edmonton Strathcona · NDP House Leader
MPNDPSupports remaining in CanadaSaid Premier Smith's decision to put a separation-related referendum question on the ballot was a huge mistake and that political leaders should speak up for Canada while addressing Albertans' legitimate concerns.
She made a choice to put that referendum question on the ballot, and I think it's a huge, huge mistake.
BNN Bloomberg · as of May 2026
Luanne Metz
Calgary-Varsity
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Rob Miyashiro
Lethbridge-West
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Billy Morin
Edmonton Northwest
MPCPCSupports remaining in CanadaSaid he will spend the summer talking with Indigenous leaders about encouraging First Nations participation in the October referendum, calling chiefs' defence of treaties and Canadian unity admirable and saying First Nations votes are critical to protecting treaty rights within a united Canada.
I think this is moving beyond reconciliation now and going back to what treaty ultimately meant, which was working together.
The Canadian Press · as of June 3, 2026
Glen Motz
Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Dale Nally
Morinville-St. Albert
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Naheed Nenshi
Edmonton-Strathcona · Leader of the Opposition
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaAt a June 14, 2026 Gathering for Treaty and Unity rally in Calgary with Blackfoot Confederacy chiefs, praised First Nations leadership against separatism and urged Albertans to vote in the October referendum rather than take the result for granted.
Indigenous peoples have been at the absolute forefront of fighting against separatism, and I'm thrilled to be here with some chiefs and some regular people today, just to talk about the importance of Canada. We don't always get it right, but we're a family, and we are going to get it right together.
Calgary Herald (Gathering for Treaty and Unity) · as of June 14, 2026
Nathan Neudorf
Lethbridge-East
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaIn a written response to Postmedia, said he is a proud Canadian and will support the pro-Canada side in the October referendum.
I am a proud Canadian with family and friends from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, and I will continue working alongside my colleagues each day to make both Alberta and Canada stronger together.
Edmonton Journal (Postmedia) · as of June 2026
Demetrios Nicolaides
Calgary-Bow
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaIn a written response to Postmedia in June 2026, said he would vote against separation in the October referendum and that his position has not changed.
My position has been clear from the beginning and that has not changed.
Edmonton Journal (Postmedia) · as of June 2026
Jason Nixon
Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaAs finance minister, announced on June 12, 2026 that the University of Calgary School of Public Policy will produce an independent report on the economic impacts of separation ahead of the October referendum, with an expert advisory panel led by Jack Mintz. He said Albertans deserve clear information before deciding. He plans to vote for Alberta to stay in Canada.
Albertans deserve clear and credible information on the potential impacts of separation. This is a huge decision that will impact our kids and grandkids long into the future, and we cannot approach it lightly.
CBC News (separation cost study) · as of June 12, 2026
Eleanor Olszewski
Edmonton Centre
MPLPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Rakhi Pancholi
Edmonton-Whitemud · Deputy Leader of the Opposition
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaCalled on 36 UCP MLAs who had not declared how they would vote in the October separatism referendum to state their position publicly.
Mindlessly repeating the nonsense phrase that they support a 'sovereign Alberta in a united Canada' doesn't cut it anymore.
Alberta NDP Caucus · as of June 4, 2026
Chelsae Petrovic
Livingstone-Macleod
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Angela Pitt
Airdrie-East
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Pierre Poilievre
Battle River—Crowfoot · Leader of the Opposition
MPCPCSupports remaining in CanadaIn a June 8, 2026 Calgary speech launching his Alberta unity campaign, said those choosing separation are not enemies but fellow citizens frustrated with federal government policies, and urged Canadians to listen and offer hope rather than demonize separatist voters.
As we debate the fight for a united Canada, we must remember that those who are choosing separation from Canada are not our enemies. They are our fellow citizens, family members, loved ones, business partners, neighbours and friends.
CBC News · as of June 8, 2026
Marie Renaud
St. Albert
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaAfter a judge quashed the separatist petition for failing to consult First Nations, called on the premier to kill the referendum push rather than appeal the ruling.
It's not constitutional. The judge was very clear in the ruling, this needs to be put to bed and never talked of again.
St. Albert Gazette · as of May 20, 2026
Blake Richards
Airdrie—Cochrane
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Garth Rowswell
Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Irfan Sabir
Calgary-Bhullar-McCall · Shadow Minister for Justice
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaResponded to a Court of King's Bench ruling on the chief electoral officer's reference regarding the proposed separation referendum question.
Separating Alberta from our beloved country has always been an expensive distraction, and Danielle Smith's UCP government have only themselves to blame for fueling it.
Alberta NDP Caucus · as of May 13, 2026
Rajan Sawhney
Calgary-North West
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Tara Sawyer
Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Marlin Schmidt
Edmonton-Gold Bar
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Joseph Schow
Cardston-Siksika
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaTold CTV he has not signed the separation petition and that he thought Canada could work.
[Schow] hasn't signed the separation referendum petition ... he thought that Canada could work.
AlbertaPolitics.ca (reporting CTV) · as of February 2026
David Shepherd
Edmonton-City Centre
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
R.J. Sigurdson
Highwood
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Lori Sigurdson
Edmonton-Riverview
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Scott Sinclair
Lesser Slave Lake
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Peter Singh
Calgary-East
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Danielle Smith
Brooks-Medicine Hat · Premier
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaAt a June 5, 2026 UCP leader's dinner in Calgary, asked supporters to vote to remain in Canada and also vote yes on the other nine referendum questions. On June 17, after Treaty Chiefs asked the RCMP to investigate whether the referendum process amounts to treason, called the accusation disgraceful and said such language has no place in democratic debate.
I think it's disgraceful. I think it's disgraceful that any government that wants to be taken seriously would level charges that serious against another government... that language has no place in this democratic discussion.
CTV News (Smith responds to treason investigation call) · as of June 17, 2026
Jason Stephan
Red Deer-South
MLAUCPSupports holding a separation referendumIn a Western Standard column, personally urged Albertans to sign the citizen petition for a referendum on Alberta independence.
[He invited] all who love freedom and prosperity to ... act and sign the petition.
The Globe and Mail · as of February 2026
William Stevenson
Yellowhead
MPCPCSupports remaining in CanadaSaid he agrees with Poilievre's stance on national unity and will vote for Alberta to remain in Canada on Oct. 19.
I definitely will be voting on Oct. 19 to have Alberta remain as part of the Canadian federation.
The Albertan · as of June 2026
Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse
Edmonton-Rutherford · Shadow Minister for Forestry and Parks
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaIn a joint statement with Naheed Nenshi and Brooks Arcand-Paul after Treaty Chiefs from Treaties 6, 7, and 8 passed non-confidence in the UCP government over separatism.
Alberta's New Democrats denounce separatism categorically. It is unconstitutional; it threatens Treaty rights, and it puts Alberta's future at risk.
Alberta NDP Caucus · as of February 27, 2026
Shannon Stubbs
Lakeland
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Heather Sweet
Edmonton-Manning
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Lizette Tejada
Calgary-Klein
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Rachael Thomas
Lethbridge
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Searle Turton
Spruce Grove-Stony Plain
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Tim Uppal
Edmonton Gateway
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Arnold Viersen
Peace River—Westlock
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Chris Warkentin
Grande Prairie
MPCPCNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Ron Wiebe
Grande Prairie-Wapiti
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaAt a June 8, 2026 City of Grande Prairie council meeting, reaffirmed that a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada remains his priority and said the caucus has not given up on Canada when asked about the October referendum.
Nothing has changed for me, right? I've tried really, really hard not to be distracted.
Town & Country News · as of June 8, 2026
Dan Williams
Peace River
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaIn a written response to Postmedia, said he is both a proud Albertan and Canadian and that Albertans' frustrations are real but Alberta should shape Canada's future rather than leave.
I love my province, I love my country, and I love my home. I am both a proud Albertan and Canadian.
Edmonton Journal (Postmedia) · as of June 2026
Rick Wilson
Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Justin Wright
Cypress-Medicine Hat
MLAUCPSupports remaining in CanadaSaid he backs a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada and is not at the point of supporting independence.
I'm not currently at a point where I would say that we've crossed that threshold. I think Canada can work.
Medicine Hat News · as of May 15, 2026
Peggy Wright
Edmonton-Beverly-Clareview
MLANDPSupports remaining in CanadaSigned the Alberta NDP caucus pledge opposing separatism and supporting Alberta remaining in Canada; CityNews reported all 38 NDP MLAs signed.
All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.
CityNews · as of February 6, 2026
Tany Yao
Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.
Muhammad Yaseen
Calgary-North
MLAUCPNo clear public position statedNo sourced public statement found on the separation question. This is not an inference about their view.