Danielle Sell & Thomas Lukaszuk

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.

Thomas Lukaszuk: Thomas Lukaszuk, a former Canada — Alberta deputy premier, organized a pro-Canada petition and expressed concern that his petition was being twisted to force a separation vote.