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Story summary
- Separatists in Alberta gain momentum after Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu defected to Liberal party, with the Alberta Prosperity Project reporting petition signatures have surpassed 177,000 for a referendum.
- Spokesman Jeff Rath said Prime Minister Mark Carney's potential parliamentary majority could further galvanize support for independence.
- Separatists are seeking U.S. backing, with endorsements from Elon Musk.
- Polling indicates only 27% of voters support separation, making it a minority view in Alberta.
