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U.S. Treasury Secretary Weighs In on Alberta Separatism, Suggests Letting Albertans 'Come Down'

The Treasury secretary's remarks mark the most senior U.S. intervention yet in Alberta's separation debate.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, pictured at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, brought up an effort for Alberta to leave Canada this week and claimed people want what the U.S. has.
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FILE - U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Overview

  • Scott Bessent made the comments Friday on Real America's Voice, claiming Canada will not allow Alberta to build a pipeline to the Pacific.
  • He said the United States should "let them come down into the U.S." and described Alberta as a natural partner with significant resources.
  • Bessent cited a rumour of a possible vote, while organizers are gathering signatures for a referendum on provincial independence rather than joining the United States.
  • Recent reporting cites a poll indicating about one in five Albertans would vote to separate from Canada.
  • The remarks followed President Donald Trump rescinding Canada's invitation to his Board of Peace after Prime Minister Mark Carney's World Economic Forum speech, and Minister Evan Solomon emphasized trade diversification and Canadian sovereignty when asked about the comments.