Alberta Separation Support Hits Record High

0:00A fresh poll out of Alberta shows support for the province splitting from Canada, hitting its highest mark in at least five years, with 27%. percent of decided voters, ready to say yes to independence. That's up seven points from December 2025, marking a record for the researchers at Polera Strategic Insights. Adding to that, 15% more say they might vote to separate, just to send the message to Ottawa, putting up to 42% of voters. Policy and play for separatists. Poll experts point to political leaders making the idea feel more normal, especially among United Conservative Party folks. Even so, 84% of Albertans say they're proud to be Canadian, up from 2022 levels, and interestingly, over half of those. Leaning towards separation feel that pride too. Rural areas, UCP supporters, and men aged 35 to 49, show the strongest backing, with rural folks at 33% yes votes. Petition drive for a fall referendum just hit the needed 177,732 signatures, with a May

1:052nd deadline to submit. Meanwhile, that big energy deal memo between Alberta and Ottawa is already behind schedule after missing April 1st targets. As talks, stall and separation buzz grows mainstream, Alberta's weighing its future ties to the rest of Canada, more than ever. That wraps Vancouver news today. Brought to you with AI.