Poll Reveals Divided Views on Alberta Separatism
Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:20 am
A recent survey finds that over half of Canadians understand Alberta’s separatist sentiments, even while nearly two-thirds oppose actual separation. The poll underscores the complex national debate over regional autonomy and economic disparity, leaving pundits and policymakers with plenty to chew on.
Among respondents who support Alberta becoming a country, 76 per cent say they understand why the Prairie province might want to become independent.
"Is this really a hard level of support? At this time, probably not, but it's a clear indication that there's a potential for the movement to really gain a strong foothold in the province and it's something to really keep an eye on"
A new poll suggests more than half of Canadians say they understand why Alberta might want to split from Canada — even if almost two-thirds say they don't want that to happen.
To Danielle Smith: I emigrated from Scotland 47 years ago; my family and I took out Canadian citizenship within three years and have enjoyed all the benefits provided by this country and have enjoyed a standard of living unequal to the average family anywhere else in the world. These benefits and…
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests more than half of Canadians say they understand why Alberta might want to split from Canada — even if almost two-thirds say they don’t want that to happen. The Leger survey, which polled 1,537 Canadians between May 16 and 18, suggests that 55 per cent of Canadians…
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests more than half of Canadians say they understand why Alberta might want to split from Canada — even if almost two-thirds say they don't want that to happen.
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