Alberta’s independence movement can still shape the province’s politics, even without a referendum

Alberta’s independence movement can still shape the province’s politics, even without a referendum EDITORIAL 14 MAY 2026 i The real question isn't whether separatism can win a vote. It's whether Canadian federalism can survive the campaign. EDITORIAL BOARD ARTICLE SUMMARY KEY STATS Roughly 30 percent of Albertans say they would vote yes in an independence referendum. About half of those identify as committed separatists whose support holds even after factoring in serious economic and social costs. That number cannot win a referendum. But what if winning was never the point? While Stay Free A…