Report of Republicans working with Alberta separatists is ‘concerning,’ says Tory MP

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Dane Lloyd, responsible for the party's campaign to keep Albertans within Canada, expressed apprehension over reports suggesting separatists approached Washington, offering water and oil in exchange for American backing. Lloyd firmly stated that no entity has the authority to auction off Albertan resources, and he will not endorse any of the province's earnings going to a foreign government.

The Globe and Mail disclosed, in a weekend report, that Republican political strategists had visited Alberta earlier in the year to bolster the separatist movement. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree declined to comment on the article, referring inquiries to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). Albertans are set to decide on Oct.

19 whether to hold a binding referendum on seceding from Canada. Premier Danielle Smith has stated she will oppose separation but has faced criticism for failing to curb separatist activity in the province. This news report by The Canadian Press was initially published on October 5, 2026.