Separatist support rises in Alberta, but most want to stick with Canada: poll

Separatist support rises in Alberta, but most want to stick with Canada: poll

Support for separation from Canada has risen amongst Albertans in recent years, but still falls well short of a majority, said a new poll.

Young Albertans drive rising support for independence

Source: Wikimedia CommonsAuthor: Isaac LamoureuxYoung Albertans are driving a massive surge in support for Alberta independence, a new poll reveals, with separatist sentiment sharply climbing among voters under the age of 35.Support for Alberta separating from Canada is highest among young people, according to a Research Co. survey.The poll found that 42 per cent of Albertans aged 18 to 34 supported the province becoming an independent country, …

Three-in-Ten Albertans Open to Independence from Canada

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