Trump Officials Meet Alberta Separatist Group Seeking $500B
Officials from the Trump administration held three secret meetings in Washington since April with leaders of the Alberta Prosperity Project, a far-right Canadian separatist organization seeking independence for Alberta. The group claims to have met with “very, very senior” U.S. government officials and plans to request a $500 billion credit facility, according to reporting on these clandestine encounters.
Both the White House and State Department have publicly denied making any commitments or pledges to the separatist group. A spokesperson stated explicitly that no support or other assurances were conveyed during any interactions, contradicting the Alberta Prosperity Project’s claims about the scope and substance of the meetings.
These meetings occurred amid escalating U.S.-Canada tensions, including remarks by a Treasury Secretary about Alberta’s independence and threats regarding tariffs and Canadian sovereignty. The timing demonstrates the Trump administration’s willingness to entertain conversations with fringe separatist movements while maintaining official denials of substantive engagement.
Public opposition to Alberta separation remains strong within the province itself, with an Alberta government spokesperson noting most residents oppose independence. A counter-petition against separation collected significantly more signatures than those supporting the separatist cause, undercutting the group’s claim to represent popular sentiment.