Western Canadian premiers and territorial leaders gather for their annual meeting in Alberta, with officials saying the agenda is focused on regional priorities such as trade and the economy. A spokesperson for the premier’s office indicates the meeting will concentrate on shared economic and policy issues. Other participants expect the question of Alberta separatism to also feature prominently in discussions, given the province’s ongoing debate over its constitutional and political future. The meeting takes place in Kananaskis, Alberta, where leaders are meeting under a cloud of the separatism issue. While the stated purpose centers on cooperation across western provinces and territories, multiple outlets report that separatism may dominate parts of the agenda. The gathering provides an opportunity for leaders to coordinate on interprovincial and regional matters, even as political tensions in Alberta raise expectations that the separatism question will be addressed alongside economic topics.