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Why some Albertans want to ditch Canada
21 minutes Posted May 1, 2026 at 8:10 pm.
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For five months, people pushing for Alberta separatism have been travelling the province gathering signatures. Now it’s up to the province and the courts to decide if there will be a referendum on separation in the fall. This documentary explores why people want to leave, what they think they’ll get out of it, and why many are pushing back.