U. S.
Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has denied that the Trump administration held strategic meetings with Alberta separatists or discussed financial backing for an independent province.
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The statement directly refutes assertions made by movement leaders ahead of a scheduled fall referendum.
Alberta Prosperity Project leader Jeffery Rath had claimed his organization held discussions with American officials, including U. S.
Treasury representatives, regarding a potential $500-billion line of credit for a sovereign Alberta.
A Financial Times report also indicated that group leaders met three times with U. S.
State Department officials in Washington since April.
Hoekstra rejected the narrative put forward by the secessionist leadership regarding Washington's involvement.
"No, we're not meeting with the separatists and strategizing this at all," said Hoekstra.
The ambassador further indicated he lacked knowledge of any discussions concerning a multi-billion dollar credit facility.
"No, not that I know of," said Hoekstra.
When questioned about whether the current United States administration prefers that Alberta remain within the Canadian Confederation, the ambassador declined to provide a definitive stance.
"That's the president's call," said Hoekstra.
Hoekstra noted that the administration intends to maintain neutrality throughout the upcoming provincial vote.
"I think at this point in time, we've made it very clear we are not going to take a position on that.
That's a decision that has to be made by the people of Alberta, the province of Alberta, and the federal government," said Hoekstra.
