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Jul 1, 2026
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Canadians cite U.S. influence, separatist sentiment in Alberta as threats to unity, poll finds
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Canadians cite U.S. influence, separatist sentiment in Alberta as threats to unity, poll finds
MATTHEW SCACE
CALGARY
PUBLISHED JULY 1, 2026
UPDATED JULY 4, 2026
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The top three perceived threats to national unity are influence from the U.S. (54 per cent), political polarization (50 per cent) and the possibility of an Alberta separation referendum (45 per cent), the poll shows.
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