The push for secession is driven largely by dissatisfaction with how the federal government in Ottawa manages the province's oil industry, major media reports indicate. Polls, according to multiple reports, show around 30 percent support for secession, a historically high level. The exact date for the demand, the group's identity, the federal response, and legal hurdles remain unknown.
Alberta separatists demand referendum on secession tomorrow
Key Points
- Separatists in Alberta will demand a secession referendum tomorrow
- The group claims to have collected over 178,000 signatures to force the issue
- Dissatisfaction with federal management of the oil industry drives support