Where Alberta MLAsMLAs and MPsMPs stand on separation

Ziad Aboultaif

Edmonton Manning · Conservative · MP

Nagwan Al-Guneid

Calgary-Glenmore · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Mickey Amery

Calgary-Cross · United Conservative · MLA

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.

October 28, 2025 · Calgary Herald (opens in a new tab)

Brooks Arcand-Paul

Edmonton-West Henday · New Democrat · MLA · Shadow Minister for Indigenous Relations

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

June 1, 2026 · Alberta NDP Caucus (opens in a new tab)

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville · United Conservative · MLA

Burton Bailey

Red Deer · Conservative · MP

John Barlow

Foothills · Conservative · MP

Diana Batten

Calgary-Acadia · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

David Bexte

Bow River · Conservative · MP

Andrew Boitchenko

Drayton Valley-Devon · United Conservative · MLA

Parmeet Singh Boparai

Calgary-Falconridge · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Eric Bouchard

Calgary-Lougheed · United Conservative · MLA

Gurtej Singh Brar

Edmonton-Ellerslie · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Gurinder Brar

Calgary-North East · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Blaine Calkins

Ponoka—Didsbury · Conservative · MP

Joe Ceci

Calgary-Buffalo · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Amanda Chapman

Calgary-Beddington · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Michael Cooper

St. Albert—Sturgeon River · Conservative · MP

Scott Cyr

Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul · United Conservative · MLA

Lorne Dach

Edmonton-McClung · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Jasvir Deol

Edmonton-Meadows · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Glenn van Dijken

Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock · United Conservative · MLA

Kerry Diotte

Edmonton Griesbach · Conservative · MP

Devin Dreeshen

Innisfail-Sylvan Lake · United Conservative · MLA

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

June 5, 2026 · CBC News (opens in a new tab)

Nolan Dyck

Grande Prairie · United Conservative · MLA

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.

June 8, 2026 · Town & Country News (opens in a new tab)

David Eggen

Edmonton-North West · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Court Ellingson

Calgary-Foothills · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Mike Ellis

Calgary-West · United Conservative · MLA

Sarah Elmeligi

Banff-Kananaskis · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Janet Eremenko

Calgary-Currie · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Tanya Fir

Calgary-Peigan · United Conservative · MLA

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

June 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Kathleen Ganley

Calgary-Mountain View · New Democrat · MLA · Official Opposition Whip

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

May 2026 · Threads (@kathleen_ganley, profile feed) (opens in a new tab)

Michelle Rempel Garner

Calgary Nose Hill · Conservative · MP

Garnett Genuis

Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan · Conservative · MP

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

2026 · Sherwood Park News (opens in a new tab)

Shane Getson

Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland · United Conservative · MLA

Amanpreet S. Gill

Calgary Skyview · Conservative · MP

Dalwinder Gill

Calgary McKnight · Conservative · MP

Nate Glubish

Strathcona-Sherwood Park · United Conservative · MLA

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.

July 2026 · Calgary Herald (Postmedia) (opens in a new tab)

Nicole Goehring

Edmonton-Castle Downs · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Laila Goodridge

Fort McMurray—Cold Lake · Conservative · MP

Christina Gray

Edmonton-Mill Woods · New Democrat · MLA · Opposition House Leader

This is spitting in the face of democracy.

May 20, 2026 · The Globe and Mail (opens in a new tab)

Peter Guthrie

Airdrie-Cochrane · Progressive Tory · MLA · Progressive Tory leader

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

May 2026 · St. Albert Gazette (opens in a new tab)

Sharif Haji

Edmonton-Decore · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Jasraj Hallan

Calgary East · Conservative · MP

Julia Hayter

Calgary-Edgemont · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Sarah Hoffman

Edmonton-Glenora · New Democrat · MLA

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.

October 24, 2025 · rdnewsNOW (opens in a new tab)

Corey Hogan

Calgary Confederation · Liberal · MP

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

May 14, 2026 · Corey Hogan (TikTok) (opens in a new tab)

Nate Horner

Drumheller-Stettler · United Conservative · MLA

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.

May 2026 · CBC News (opens in a new tab)

Rhiannon Hoyle

Edmonton-South · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Grant Hunter

Taber-Warner · United Conservative · MLA

Nathan Ip

Edmonton-South West · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Janis Irwin

Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood · New Democrat · MLA · Shadow Minister for Housing

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

May 30, 2026 · Uncloseted Media / GAY TIMES (opens in a new tab)

Brian Jean

Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche · United Conservative · MLA

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

July 2026 · Calgary Herald (Postmedia) (opens in a new tab)

Matt Jeneroux

Edmonton Riverbend · Conservative · MP

Jennifer Johnson

Lacombe-Ponoka · United Conservative · MLA

Matt Jones

Calgary-South East · United Conservative · MLA

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.

May 2026 · CBC News (opens in a new tab)

Chantelle de Jonge

Chestermere-Strathmore · United Conservative · MLA

Kyle Kasawski

Sherwood Park · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Samir Kayande

Calgary-Elbow · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Pat Kelly

Calgary Crowfoot · Conservative · MP

Tom Kmiec

Calgary Shepard · Conservative · MP

Stephanie Kusie

Calgary Midnapore · Conservative · MP

Adriana LaGrange

Red Deer-North · United Conservative · MLA

Mike Lake

Leduc—Wetaskiwin · Conservative · MP

Dane Lloyd

Parkland · Conservative · MP

Todd Loewen

Central Peace-Notley · United Conservative · MLA

Martin Long

West Yellowhead · United Conservative · MLA

Jackie Lovely

Camrose · United Conservative · MLA

Brandon Lunty

Leduc-Beaumont · United Conservative · MLA

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.

July 2026 · Calgary Herald (Postmedia) (opens in a new tab)

Jagsharan Singh Mahal

Edmonton Southeast · Conservative · MP

Shuvaloy Majumdar

Calgary Heritage · Conservative · MP

Kelly McCauley

Edmonton West · Conservative · MP

Myles McDougall

Calgary-Fish Creek · United Conservative · MLA

Ric McIver

Calgary-Hays · United Conservative · MLA · Speaker

[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.

February 2026 · AlbertaPolitics.ca (opens in a new tab)

David McKenzie

Calgary Signal Hill · Conservative · MP

Greg McLean

Calgary Centre · Conservative · MP

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

May 22, 2026 · Greg McLean MP (opens in a new tab)

Heather McPherson

Edmonton Strathcona · New Democrat · MP · NDP House Leader

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

May 2026 · BNN Bloomberg (opens in a new tab)

Luanne Metz

Calgary-Varsity · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Rob Miyashiro

Lethbridge-West · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Billy Morin

Edmonton Northwest · Conservative · MP

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

June 3, 2026 · The Canadian Press (opens in a new tab)

Glen Motz

Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner · Conservative · MP

Dale Nally

Morinville-St. Albert · United Conservative · MLA

Naheed Nenshi

Edmonton-Strathcona · New Democrat · MLA · Leader of the Opposition

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.

June 14, 2026 · Calgary Herald (Gathering for Treaty and Unity) (opens in a new tab)

Nathan Neudorf

Lethbridge-East · United Conservative · MLA

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.

June 2026 · Edmonton Journal (Postmedia) (opens in a new tab)

Demetrios Nicolaides

Calgary-Bow · United Conservative · MLA

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

June 2026 · Edmonton Journal (Postmedia) (opens in a new tab)

Jason Nixon

Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre · United Conservative · MLA

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.

June 12, 2026 · CBC News (separation cost study) (opens in a new tab)

Eleanor Olszewski

Edmonton Centre · Liberal · MP

Rakhi Pancholi

Edmonton-Whitemud · New Democrat · MLA · Deputy Leader of the Opposition

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

June 4, 2026 · Alberta NDP Caucus (opens in a new tab)

Chelsae Petrovic

Livingstone-Macleod · United Conservative · MLA

Angela Pitt

Airdrie-East · United Conservative · MLA

Pierre Poilievre

Battle River—Crowfoot · Conservative · MP · Leader of the Opposition

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.

June 8, 2026 · CBC News (opens in a new tab)

Marie Renaud

St. Albert · New Democrat · MLA

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

May 20, 2026 · St. Albert Gazette (opens in a new tab)

Blake Richards

Airdrie—Cochrane · Conservative · MP

Garth Rowswell

Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright · United Conservative · MLA

Irfan Sabir

Calgary-Bhullar-McCall · New Democrat · MLA · Shadow Minister for Justice

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.

May 13, 2026 · Alberta NDP Caucus (opens in a new tab)

Rajan Sawhney

Calgary-North West · United Conservative · MLA

Tara Sawyer

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills · United Conservative · MLA

Marlin Schmidt

Edmonton-Gold Bar · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Joseph Schow

Cardston-Siksika · United Conservative · MLA

Canada could work.

February 2026 · CTV News (via AlbertaPolitics.ca) (opens in a new tab)

David Shepherd

Edmonton-City Centre · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

R.J. Sigurdson

Highwood · United Conservative · MLA

Lori Sigurdson

Edmonton-Riverview · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Scott Sinclair

Lesser Slave Lake · United Conservative · MLA

Peter Singh

Calgary-East · United Conservative · MLA

Danielle Smith

Brooks-Medicine Hat · United Conservative · MLA · Premier

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.

June 5, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Jason Stephan

Red Deer-South · United Conservative · MLA

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

February 2026 · The Globe and Mail (quoting Jason Stephan) (opens in a new tab)

William Stevenson

Yellowhead · Conservative · MP

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

June 2026 · The Albertan (opens in a new tab)

Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse

Edmonton-Rutherford · New Democrat · MLA · Shadow Minister for Forestry and Parks

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

February 27, 2026 · Alberta NDP Caucus (opens in a new tab)

Shannon Stubbs

Lakeland · Conservative · MP

Heather Sweet

Edmonton-Manning · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Lizette Tejada

Calgary-Klein · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Rachael Thomas

Lethbridge · Conservative · MP

Searle Turton

Spruce Grove-Stony Plain · United Conservative · MLA

Tim Uppal

Edmonton Gateway · Conservative · MP

Arnold Viersen

Peace River—Westlock · Conservative · MP

Chris Warkentin

Grande Prairie · Conservative · MP

Ron Wiebe

Grande Prairie-Wapiti · United Conservative · MLA

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

June 8, 2026 · Town & Country News (opens in a new tab)

Dan Williams

Peace River · United Conservative · MLA

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

June 2026 · Edmonton Journal (Postmedia) (opens in a new tab)

Rick Wilson

Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin · United Conservative · MLA

Justin Wright

Cypress-Medicine Hat · United Conservative · MLA

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

May 15, 2026 · Medicine Hat News (opens in a new tab)

Peggy Wright

Edmonton-Beverly-Clareview · New Democrat · MLA

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

February 6, 2026 · CityNews (opens in a new tab)

Tany Yao

Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo · United Conservative · MLA

Muhammad Yaseen

Calgary-North · United Conservative · MLA