In Canada, Alberta's 'Maple MAGA' dream of independence
Summary
Alberta, a province in Canada rich in oil, is preparing to hold a referendum on October 19 to decide if it should become independent from Canada. This is the first independence vote since Quebec’s failed referendum in 1995. The movement is supported by a local group called the Alberta Prosperity Project and faces opposition from the federal government and Indigenous groups.Key Facts
- Alberta is hosting a referendum on independence on October 19, 2026.
- This is the first independence referendum in Canada since Quebec’s attempt in 1995.
- The Alberta Prosperity Project, led by lawyer Jeffrey Rath, promotes independence.
- About one-third of Albertans surveyed support holding the referendum.
- The federal government opposes Alberta's independence and supports the "No" side.
- Indigenous groups in Alberta have filed lawsuits against the referendum, accusing separatists of treason and foreign interference.
- The region is known as "North Texas" due to its large oil reserves, the third largest proven in the world.
- There are some connections or comparisons to the U.S. MAGA movement, but Rath denies MAGA funding for the separatists.
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