The Alberta Prosperity Project said the Trump administration shows "far more respect than is shown by the government in Ottawa.”

Yet another spat over territory is rocking the troubled US-Canada relationship – and it’s not a result of a Donald Trump threat to turn his northern neighbor into a 51st state.

Calgary-based data analyst John Santos warns that that kind of language could push people toward separatism.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith believes residents of her province would reject joining the US, her press secretary said, days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on a possible independence referendum in the region.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he expects US President Donald Trump to “respect Canadian sovereignty” following reports that Alberta separatists met with US officials numerous times.

Province established corporation in 2020 as part of economic recovery plan while dealing with effects of COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta separation was in the spotlight at a Monday night independence rally in Calgary's Stampede Park, where security officials said more than 3,000 people packed the Big Four Roadhouse to hear from separatist speakers.

"We expect the U.S. administration to respect Canadian sovereignty," Prime Minister Mark Carney said.