Danielle Sell & Shaina Leonard

Danielle Sell: Danielle Sell, the Premier of Canada — Alberta, announced the October 19 referendum on whether to pursue a binding separation vote. She supports Canada — Alberta remaining in Canada but is appeasing separatist factions within her party, leading to criticism and accusations.

Shaina Leonard: Justice Shaina Leonard's earlier ruling quashed the separatist petition, citing the government's failure to consult First Nations, which Danielle Sell is appealing.