U.S. Stays Out of Alberta’s Independence Vote | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra firmly asserts the U.S. will not interfere in Alberta’s upcoming independence referendum, emphasizing it’s a purely Canadian internal matter. Despite reports of separatist meetings with U.S. officials, Hoekstra clarifies these are routine diplomatic engagements—not meddling. He sharply contrasts this hands-off approach with what he calls foreign meddling in U.S. elections, calling it unprecedented. While the U.S. won’t influence Alberta’s vote, the outcome could still impact U.S. energy interests, as Alberta is a key oil supplier. Hoekstra’s message: let…