The premier of Alberta says she will hold a referendum next year on the energy rich province separating from Canada if citizens gather the required number of signatures on a petition.

Separatist sentiment has been stirring in the Canadian province of Alberta after the recent national election.

Canada: Alberta Premier Smith Proposes Referendum on Separation | Firstpost America | N18G Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she will hold a referendum on separation from Canada if a citizen petition meets a lower signature threshold.