Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to meet with her counterpart in Quebec City this week, where energy and separatism are expected to be among the main topics of discussion. Smith told reporters on June 1 that she is optimistic about Quebec Premier Christine Frechette’s willingness to discuss an east-west energy corridor, and emphasized that she has consistently advocated for the development of a self-sufficient energy sector each time she has met with Quebec’s leadership. Frechette has discussed reopening that conversation as well, Smith added. Smith said while both she and Frechette wish to stay in Canada as separatist sentiments rise in their provinces, they share common goals in strengthening their independence....