"Alberta separatists seek funding from the Trump administration after three reported meetings. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that he expects the United States to respect the country's sovereignty after reports that Alberta separatists have met several times with officials of the Donald Trump administration. The Financial Times reported that US State Department officials held meetings with the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP), a group calling for a referendum on whether the energy-rich western province should leave Canada."
"Leaders of the APP have reportedly met with US State Department officials in Washington at least three times since last April. Trump entered office for a second time in January. These meetings have prompted concern in Ottawa regarding potential US interference in Canadian domestic politics. This follows comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last week, who described Alberta as a natural partner for the US and praised the province's resource wealth and independent character during an interview with the right-wing broadcaster Real America's Voice."
Leaders of the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) reportedly met with US State Department officials in Washington at least three times since last April to seek support and potential funding for a referendum on Alberta's independence. Canadian leaders expressed concern about potential US interference in domestic politics and called for respect for Canadian sovereignty. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had raised the issue with US President Donald Trump and urged cooperation on areas of mutual interest. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Alberta's resource wealth and suggested allowing pipelines into the US, mentioning rumours of an independence referendum.
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