Mark Carney Demands US Respect Canadian Sovereignty After Secret Meetings with Alberta Separatists

• Canadian PM Mark Carney urged the US to respect Canadian sovereignty following reports of secret meetings between Trump administration officials and the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP).
• The APP, a separatist group, is collecting signatures for a referendum on Alberta's independence and has met with US State Department officials multiple times.
• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith also expects US respect for sovereignty and supports a "sovereign Alberta, within a united Canada," while criticizing former PM Justin Trudeau.
• US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed support for Alberta's independence, calling them a "natural partner" with "great resources."
• The meetings sparked outrage in Canada, with British Columbia Premier David Eby labeling the APP's actions as "treason"; however, resentment against Ottawa persists in Alberta over resource development.

Why It Matters: Canadian leaders demand US respect for sovereignty amid reports of secret meetings with Alberta separatists.