More than half of Canadians say they understand Alberta separatism: poll
- A Leger survey conducted May 16 to 18, 2025, polled 1,537 Canadians about Alberta separatism and its understanding nationwide.
- This poll followed increased political tensions highlighted by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s bill easing citizen-initiated referendums, including on separation.
- The survey found 55% of Canadians understand Alberta’s reasons to separate, while 26% support independence and 50% oppose it strongly.
- Leger executive Sébastien Dallaire noted a “level of empathy” for Albertans but warned that separation “would have dire consequences” and impact the country widely.
- The poll suggests Alberta separatism has notable support yet faces significant national resistance, implying the issue remains politically sensitive and evolving.
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Alberta is careening toward a referendum with the possibility of a divorce between the conservative province and the rest of liberal Canada. ... The post Canada’s Alberta Province Heading Toward Secession Referendum appeared first on The New American.
Do you think Alberta should separate from Canada?
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 understand Albe...
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