Where Alberta MLAsMLAs and MPsMPs stand on separation

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“We have always said, the premier has said, cabinet has said, caucus has said that we believe in a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada. That means that we want to be partners in this federation here in Canada.”

“The Treaties will never be up for negotiation. Treaties are not optional. Treaties are not an afterthought.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“It is the federal government's primary responsibility to make sure that the country stays together.”

“I'm going to vote yes to stay, for Alberta to stay in Canada, but also I think the thing that we truly want is more jobs, more sovereign opportunities as an Alberta province, and be also able to chart our own destiny a little bit.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“I, too, believe in a strong Alberta within a united Canada; it's important that we keep advocating to Ottawa to treat Alberta well.”

“Either you are for staying in Canada or you aren't.”

“While sharing these frustrations, I disagree with those advocating separation.”

“I will be voting to stay in Canada, and I will work every day between now and Oct. 19 to persuade Albertans to vote to stay in Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“This is spitting in the face of democracy.”

“Those tensions exist, but that frustration is separate from wanting to be an independent state.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“We need to stand up and fight for Alberta's interests within confederation, but you get a lot further by acknowledging that you're part of something bigger and stronger than you are as an individual.”

“Let's talk about why and how we push back against Alberta separatism.”

“In a post on social media, Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi suggested Horner and Jones' resignations were tied to their feelings on a possible Alberta separation referendum.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“I worry deeply for what would come if separatism were to move forward. We dismiss this conversation at our own peril.”

“I always campaign for Alberta and Canada and together is better.”

“In a post on social media, Opposition NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi suggested Horner and Jones' resignations were tied to their feelings on a possible Alberta separation referendum.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“Now is not the time to give up hope. Now is the time to double down and help Canada reach its incredible potential. With Alberta leading the way, we can turn Canada into one of the most strong and prosperous economies in the world.”

“[McIver] has stated categorically he is not a supporter of Alberta separating from Canada ... [and] said he has not signed the Alberta Prosperity Project separation referendum petition.”

“I stand for a united Canada. Separation is not the answer.”

“She made a choice to put that referendum question on the ballot, and I think it's a huge, huge mistake.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“I think this is moving beyond reconciliation now and going back to what treaty ultimately meant, which was working together.”

“Indigenous peoples have been at the absolute forefront of fighting against separatism, and I'm thrilled to be here with some chiefs and some regular people today, just to talk about the importance of Canada. We don't always get it right, but we're a family, and we are going to get it right together.”

“I am a proud Canadian with family and friends from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, and I will continue working alongside my colleagues each day to make both Alberta and Canada stronger together.”

“My position has been clear from the beginning and that has not changed.”

“Albertans deserve clear and credible information on the potential impacts of separation. This is a huge decision that will impact our kids and grandkids long into the future, and we cannot approach it lightly.”

“Mindlessly repeating the nonsense phrase that they support a 'sovereign Alberta in a united Canada' doesn't cut it anymore.”

“As we debate the fight for a united Canada, we must remember that those who are choosing separation from Canada are not our enemies. They are our fellow citizens, family members, loved ones, business partners, neighbours and friends.”

“It's not constitutional. The judge was very clear in the ruling, this needs to be put to bed and never talked of again.”

“Separating Alberta from our beloved country has always been an expensive distraction, and Danielle Smith's UCP government have only themselves to blame for fueling it.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“Canada could work.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“That is why I'm asking everyone here tonight to vote to remain and then vote 'Yes' to the other nine referendum questions on the Oct. 19th ballot.”

“If Albertans do not act, there will not be a vote.”

“I definitely will be voting on Oct. 19 to have Alberta remain as part of the Canadian federation.”

“Alberta's New Democrats denounce separatism categorically. It is unconstitutional; it threatens Treaty rights, and it puts Alberta's future at risk.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”

“Nothing has changed for me, right? I've tried really, really hard not to be distracted.”

“I love my province, I love my country, and I love my home. I am both a proud Albertan and Canadian.”

“I'm not currently at a point where I would say that we've crossed that threshold. I think Canada can work.”

“All 38 MLAs of the Alberta NDP have signed a pledge to support Alberta staying within Canada.”