Sask., Alberta premiers reject Elon Musk's call for provinces to separate from Canada

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-08 16:12:28.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Governance]

In October 2026, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter) suggesting that Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Quebec would benefit from separating from Canada, responding to statements by Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Play-Plamondon. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith both firmly rejected the idea, with Moe responding simply 'No' and Smith stating her opposition ahead of an upcoming October 19 provincial referendum on Alberta's future within Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the remarks as foreign interference, asserting that Canada's future will be decided exclusively by Canadians.