A study reveals that Russia has targeted voters in Alberta to amplify separatist debates and stoke division, using stolen personal data from an Alberta separatist group. The leaked data included millions of personal records, raising concerns about foreign interference in Canadian politics. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and political figures have condemned the interference and data breach. The involvement of Russian operatives aims to deepen domestic tensions and weaken national unity in Canada by exploiting separatist sentiments and mistrust.

A study reveals that Russia has targeted voters in Alberta to amplify separatist debates and stoke division, using stolen personal data from an Alberta separatist group. The leaked data included millions of personal records, raising concerns about foreign interference in Canadian politics. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and political figures have condemned the interference and data breach. The involvement of Russian operatives aims to deepen domestic tensions and weaken national unity in Canada by exploiting separatist sentiments and mistrust.