Premier David Eby pulled no punches on Thursday, discussing the push for independence within Alberta. As premiers gathered in Ottawa this week, Eby said that actions from parties within Alberta seeking potential financing from the U.S. for separation may amount to treason. “I understand the desire to hold a referendum, to talk about the issues you want to talk about. “This is an opportunity for Premier Smith to stand up and say ‘enough is enough’. We need to show them, not just tell them, not just with words but with actions, that Canada can work.