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Alberta Residents Push for Independence Referendum Amid Frustration

1/21/2026

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Hundreds braved freezing temperatures in Alberta to sign a petition for an independence referendum.
The Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) aims to collect more than 177,732 signatures by early May to trigger a referendum in autumn.
Many Albertans feel exploited by the federal government, bearing environmental costs and taxes while the energy sector faces criticism.
The movement challenges Canadian federalism, positioning Alberta as a focal point for secessionist sentiment beyond Quebec.

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Hundreds braved freezing temperatures in Alberta to sign a petition for an independence referendum.
The Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) aims to collect more than 177,732 signatures by early May to trigger a referendum in autumn.
Many Albertans feel exploited by the federal government, bearing environmental costs and taxes while the energy sector faces criticism.
The movement challenges Canadian federalism, positioning Alberta as a focal point for secessionist sentiment beyond Quebec.