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With Trump allies watching, Canada oil hub faces separatist bid
- Alberta's independence movement is gaining traction, with a citizens' petition initiative approved to possibly hold a referendum this fall if 178,000 signatures are collected by May 2.
- Current polling indicates that only 28 percent of Albertans support secession, as found in a January 23 Ipsos survey.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed support for Alberta's independence, highlighting the province's natural resources and potential partnership with the U.S.
- Premier Danielle Smith mentioned a shift towards collaboration with the federal government, suggesting diminished motivations for independence due to discussions about a new pipeline.
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