Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced the Alberta Next Panel, tasked with gathering public input and developing proposals to “strengthen” provincial sovereignty within Canada. The panel will also recommend potential referendum questions for a province-wide vote set for 2026.
The premier unveiled the list of panel members during a press conference in Calgary on June 24, saying they were selected to represent a range of sectors and offer expertise across various fields. The panel is part of the measures the premier announced following the re-election of the federal Liberals earlier this year, with the provincial government saying its aimed at finding ways to “protect” the province against current or future “hostile policies” from Ottawa.
