To that end, we must build our strength at home and diversify our export markets abroad. To advance these shared missions, in November, Canada and Alberta signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that unlocks the full potential of Alberta’s energy resources,

The Alberta separatist movement dates back decades, but has gained momentum in the past year.

By Maria Cheng OTTAWA, May 15 (Reuters) - Alberta separatists have been dealt their first major setback in their campaign for a referendum on seceding from Canada, after a provincial court ruled this week in favor of a First Nations bid to halt the referendum petition.

In an exclusive interview, Danielle Smith says the Canadian energy rich province can meet capacity challenges to upscale exports to the US, Asia and many key markets.

The ruling comes after a group leading a petition for Alberta independence said it had gathered enough signatures to trigger a province-wide vote.

Alberta separatists have submitted enough signatures to take the question to a provincial referendum already scheduled for October.

The Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience Initiative provides funding to employers, industry associations and communities in sectors operating in a shifting global trade environment through two streams: Workforce Planning – supports sectors and communities to develop strategies for workforce transitions and transformation