Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta's premier say the US should respect Canadian sovereignty after reports emerged that Alberta separatists had talked to the Trump administration about the province possibly leaving Canada.
Carney said they "expect the US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty - I'm always clear with President Trump to that effect".
Similarly, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she expected US officials to leave discussions about the province's "democratic process" to Albertans and Canadians.
Currently, Alberta separatists are collecting signatures for a petition process that could lead to a referendum on leaving Canada.
The Financial Times has reported they had meetings with US officials, which drew criticism from some Canadians premiers.
