U.S. Stays Out of Alberta Referendum | Canada News

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra confirms Washington is staying hands-off Alberta’s independence referendum, stressing it’s a purely Canadian domestic matter. While separatist groups have met with U.S. officials and concerns about foreign interference simmer, Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith says no evidence of meddling exists. Hoekstra defends these meetings as legitimate dialogue—not interference—and sharply contrasts Alberta’s situation with Ontario’s controversial U.S. ad campaign, calling it “outrageous” and historically unprecedented. With Alberta’s oil exports vital to the U.S. economy, the referendum’s outcome could reshape North American trade—and the U.S. Treasury even called an independent Alberta a “natural partner.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b2f318b648739e8