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.


edmontonjournal.com / More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll

"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"

nationalobserver.com / More than half of Canadians tell pollster they understand Alberta separatism

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.

edmontonjournal.com / Friday's letters: Smith paving path to separation

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…

citynews.ca / More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll

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…

thestar.com / More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll

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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