The leader of Alberta's only pro-independence political party is making waves in American political circles with high-profile meetings in Washington and at former President Donald Trump's Florida resort.
High-Level Meetings in Washington
Cameron Davies, who heads the Republican Party of Alberta (RPA), confirmed he has been engaging with senior U.S. officials and prominent conservative media personalities during his recent trip south of the border. Davies met with undersecretary-level officials at the White House last week, marking a significant escalation in the Alberta separatist movement's international outreach efforts.
Between his Washington engagements, Davies traveled to New York for meetings with influential conservative voices including radio host Megyn Kelly and political commentator Tucker Carlson. Documentation provided to the National Post shows Davies posing with both media figures, confirming the encounters took place.
Mar-a-Lago Mission and Security Pitch
The Alberta separatist leader is currently visiting Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, where he plans to continue promoting his vision for an independent Alberta. Davies emphasized that his message to American conservatives focuses on how an independent Alberta Republic would benefit both Albertans and United States interests.
"An independent Alberta Republic is beneficial not only to Albertans, but also to the United States of America as a key ally and partner, both economically and for North American security," Davies stated regarding his diplomatic mission.
While Davies wouldn't confirm whether he had a scheduled meeting with Donald Trump himself, he indicated he would seize the opportunity if it arose. "If the opportunity arises," he noted, "I will have a productive conversation."
Diplomatic Concerns and Changing Strategy
The international outreach raises questions about transparency and potential foreign interference concerns, particularly since Davies represents an official political party rather than merely an educational organization like the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP).
This represents a significant shift in Davies' previous position. When questioned in August about APP's interactions with Washington officials, Davies had called such contact 'improper' for someone in his position until after a successful independence referendum.
He explained his changed approach by citing the Alberta government's reluctance to hold a sovereignty vote. "It's becoming more and more clear that the current Alberta government has no intention of holding a referendum," Davies said. "So, unfortunately, I think these are conversations that need to be had as an effort to increase the pressure on the existing United Conservative Party (UCP) to listen to the will of the people."
The premier's office responded by pointing to existing legal mechanisms for citizen-initiated referendums. Sam Blackett, press secretary for Premier Danielle Smith, stated that "if there is support for independence, that process is the proper avenue for citizens to bring it forward for all Albertans to have a say on."
Davies also met with potential 2026 congressional candidates in the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania during his American tour, indicating a broad strategy of building relationships with current and future U.S. political leaders.
