Alberta politics erupted into chaos as Premier Danielle Smith and Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi clashed fiercely over the province’s growing separatist movement and a controversial referendum push.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith took jabs at the previous Liberal government under Justin Trudeau, calling it 'anti-Alberta.' She says while her government and Ottawa still have their differences, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is working much more ‘constructively’ with the province.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is elevating Jason Nixon to the job of Finance Minister, as part of a Thursday morning cabinet shuffle. He takes over from Nate Horner, who announced Wednesday he would not run in the next election.

Premier Danielle Smith has a new cabinet, after some high profile departures this week. The shuffle comes at a pivotal point for the Alberta government, with separation talks reaching a critical juncture.

EDMONTON — Two of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's longtime cabinet ministers are stepping down.