July 8, 2026· Alberta Fact Check
Fact Check: Would Albertans Lose Canadian Citizenship After Independence?
Alberta Fact Check pushes back on claims that Albertans would automatically lose their Canadian citizenship if the province became independent, noting no such law exists and citizenship terms are typically negotiated.
Alberta Fact Check examines the claim that Albertans would automatically lose Canadian citizenship if the province separates, concluding it's speculation rather than settled law. A University of Alberta law professor is cited saying "something will have to happen" on citizenship, pointing to negotiation rather than automatic loss — consistent with how other countries have handled independence, often preserving dual citizenship.
The piece also notes an apparent contradiction: Canada repealed citizenship revocation for dual nationals convicted of terrorism under Bill C-6, embracing the principle that "a Canadian is a Canadian, is a Canadian," while some federalists have suggested Albertans could lose citizenship simply for voting for independence.