Former Alberta premiers Notley and Kenney team up to oppose separation referendum
Former Alberta premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney have partnered with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to campaign against an October 19 separation referendum.
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Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney, political opponents from opposite sides of Alberta's ideological divide, have joined forces in a campaign to persuade voters to keep the province in Canada. Both served as Alberta premier and are now united in warning against separation ahead of an October 19 referendum.
The campaign, titled "Alberta and Canada: Stronger Together," counts the Canadian Chamber of Commerce as a partner. Its core message focuses on the economic consequences separation could bring for Canadians broadly and Albertans specifically.
The two former premiers are featured in a podcast hosted by Caryn Ceolin that explores how their unlikely political alliance came about and the risks they argue separation would pose. The partnership underscores rare common ground on a provincial issue that has gained traction in recent Alberta political discourse.
By the numbers
When is the Alberta separation referendum?
The referendum is scheduled for October 19, 2026.
Who are the main figures opposing the separation referendum?
Former Alberta premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney are leading the campaign against separation, partnering with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
What is the campaign called?
The campaign is titled 'Alberta and Canada: Stronger Together.'
