Alberta separatist referendum and Trump trade war push Canada to reinvent itself

Alberta holds a non-binding referendum on separatism Monday, driven by grievances against Ottawa, while Trump's trade threats spark an unprecedented patriotic surge across Canada. The event in Calgary featured activists selling gold and silver, alongside MAGA hats, arguing Alberta is mistreated by the federal government despite being Canada's wealthiest province. The separatist movement remains a minority, but its momentum adds pressure on Ottawa amid broader national reinvention triggered by external threats from the U.S. administration.