About 36% of the Albertans are in favor of a separation from their province if a referendum took place, according to the latest Angus Reid survey.
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The citizens of the province of Saskatchewan share a similar opinion, with 34% of respondents supporting independence.
These are higher figures than in Quebec: 29% of Quebecers support the sovereignty of the beautiful province, according to a light survey that dates from March.
These percentages for the meadow provinces include people who are strongly in agreement and those who “lean in favor” of independence. The number of respondents “strongly in agreement” is reduced to 19% in Alberta and 15% in Saskatchewan.
Respondents of the study also told the Angus Reid firm that their vote can change according to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decisions in terms of infrastructure and oil and gas laws.
For example, if Quebec were to block pipeline projects, the number of people in favor of a referendum would increase drastically.
“Four voters out of five […] Say that they would be more inclined to want the separation of their province if Quebec imposed an embargo on oil pipelines and gas pipelines, “it can be read in the surveys’ firm report.
Recall that Prime Minister Alberta, Danielle Smith, said she was open to preparing a referendum if a movement of independence occurs among her citizens.
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In Saskatchewan, Prime Minister Scott Moe stipulated that his government does not “support a separation, but will not prevent a vote” if necessary.
Mr. Moe also reacted to the results of the survey, indicating that it is “a clear route for Prime Minister Mark Carney”.
“This new survey reveals a high level of anger and frustration in Saskatchewan, due to the policies carried out by years of Trudeau-NPD government, which has not been consulted,” he wrote on X.
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