Alberta separatist movement
Secessionist movement in Canada
Alberta separatist movement
The Alberta separatist movement is a secessionist movement that advocates for the separation of the province of Alberta from Canada, with some groups also supporting the creation of a sovereign union with the other provinces of Western Canada, and other groups supporting Alberta joining the United States. The main issues driving separatist sentiment have been a perceived power disparity relative to the federal government and other western provinces, as well as discontent with national economic policy, particularly as it pertains to Alberta's petroleum industry and equalization payments. As such, Alberta separatism is an expression of Western alienation. The concept of separation gained considerable media attention in the aftermath of the 2025 federal election. In 2025, the Alberta Forever Canada citizen initiative opposing Alberta's separation from Canada was launched and verified by Elections Alberta as meeting the required number of signatures. In early 2026, Elections Alberta approved...
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