Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration is facing diplomatic backlash after reports revealed U.S. officials held meetings with a fringe separatist group from Alberta, Canada, prompting accusations of “treason” from a senior Canadian official and raising new concerns about already strained U.S.-Canada relations.
British Columbia Premier David Eby sharply condemned the reported meetings between Trump administration officials and representatives of the Alberta Prosperity Project, a far-right group advocating independence for the oil-rich province. Eby said seeking foreign assistance to break up Canada amounted to “treason,” responding to reporting by the Financial Times that detailed multiple meetings with U.S. officials.
The White House did not deny the meetings but said administration officials regularly meet with civil society groups and emphasized that no commitments or support were offered. The State Department and the Alberta Prosperity Project did not immediately comment.
According to the report, U.S. officials met three times with APP representatives since April 2025, and the group is reportedly seeking another meeting to request a $500 billion U.S. credit facility should Alberta hold a successful independence referendum. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has publicly described Alberta as a “natural partner” for the U.S., comments that further fueled political tensions in Ottawa.
The controversy unfolds as President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Canada’s leadership, imposed tariffs, and suggested the country should become the 51st U.S. state. Polling cited in the report indicates limited public support for independence in Alberta, with backing declining when voters consider the economic consequences.
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