What’s Next? You Decide.

A province-wide consultation to chart our path,
secure our economy, and assert our sovereignty within a united Canada.

Albertans need a direct say in how to strengthen our sovereignty within a united Canada.

Taking action will protect our province from Ottawa's continued attacks on Alberta’s economic wellbeing.

The panel will:

Conduct In-Person and Online Town Halls

Review and identify challenges that Alberta faces from Ottawa

Discuss credible policy options that would increase Alberta’s sovereignty within Canada

Identify and discuss specific policy questions that could be included in a 2026 provincial referendum

This isn’t just about talk, it’s about action.

The ideas and concerns shared by Albertans in these sessions will directly inform real decisions and questions of importance that the public will vote on in 2026.

Why Alberta Next?

Premier Danielle Smith shares why the Alberta Next Panel and these discussions are key to shaping our province’s future.

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Why is Alberta's Future at Stake?

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Albertans have contributed immensely to the prosperity of this country-yet Ottawa continues to attack our economy, take advantage of Alberta taxpayers with unfair equalization and federal transfers, and destructively interfere in multiple areas of provincial jurisdiction - from resource development to environmental policy to child care to health care.

This status quo threatens our province’s economic future and way of life. We owe it to all Albertans and future generations to address and solve this challenge without delay.

Fairness, prosperity, and standing up for Albertans are at the core of these discussions. These town halls are a democratic forum for finding practical, concrete ways to assert Alberta’s constitutional rights and protect our economic future.

How can I have my say?

01.

In-Person Town Halls

In-Person Panels

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July

15 – Red Deer

16 – Sherwood Park

August

14 – West Edmonton

26 – Fort McMurray

27 – Lloydminster

September

02 – Medicine Hat 

15 – Airdrie

17 – Grande Prairie 

18 – Lethbridge

29 – South Calgary

RSVP for an in-person town hall

July

15 – Red Deer

16 – Sherwood Park

August

14 – Edmonton

26 – Fort McMurray

27 – Lloydminster

September

02 – Medicine Hat
11 – Lethbridge 

15 – Airdrie

17 – Grande Prairie 

29 – Calgary

Registration for each event opens two weeks prior to the event date.

Dates/time subject to change

02.

Online Town Halls

October

1 - 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

22 - 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Online town halls

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July

To be determined

August

To be determined

RSVP for an online town hall

Registration for each event opens two weeks prior to the event date.

Dates/time subject to change

03.

Take the Surveys

See the Survey List

Online town halls

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July

To be determined

August

To be determined

RSVP for an online town hall

Meet the Panel

The Alberta Next Panel is made up of individuals from around the province with diverse backgrounds and experience.

Panel Members

FAQ

Is this about Alberta separating from Canada?

No, Alberta Next is about exploring the ideas and policies to assert our sovereignty and constitutional rights within a united Canada. After decades of unfairness and mistreatment, we must stand up for our people, economy and shared future as Canadians.

Who can attend the townhalls?

All Albertans are welcome, so long as they are behaving respectfully.

What kinds of policy ideas will be discussed?

Our initial list of discussion items can be found here. We will modify the list and discussion based on your feedback throughout the process.

Will there be a referendum in 2026?

Yes. Ideas and discussion from the Alberta Next process will inform the questions put forward to Albertans for a vote in 2026 to assert our sovereignty and constitutional rights within a united Canada.