On October 19th, send those bastards a message they’ll never forget!
A major new poll on Alberta independence delivers a reality check, but also reveals a powerful undercurrent that could reshape the debate.
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Article by Rebel News staff
Our third party commissioned a large-scale poll on Alberta independence and it delivered what many won’t want to hear, but absolutely need to.
If a referendum were held today, separation would fail. Not narrowly, either. The data shows roughly 60% of Albertans would vote to remain in Canada, while just over 28% would choose to leave. Even among those sympathetic to independence, hesitation is obvious. Support softens when the question becomes real, immediate and consequential.
But that gap tells a deeper story: this movement hasn’t yet answered the questions that matter most.
Concerns about pensions, borders, trade and mobility aren’t fringe worries, they’re central. And right now, too many voters feel those questions are either unanswered or brushed aside. Compare that to Quebec, where sovereignty debates have been refined, tested and publicly dissected for decades.
But the problem isn’t just policy, it’s presentation.
The faces and voices leading the charge haven’t connected beyond a narrow base. Whether it’s overly aggressive rhetoric or questionable strategic decisions, the campaign has struggled to resonate with mainstream voters, particularly the suburban and undecided demographics that ultimately decide referendums.
Yet focusing only on the headline result misses the bigger picture. Because beneath the rejection of independence lies something far more potent: frustration.
Nearly half of Albertans believe they are treated unfairly by the federal government. Similar numbers want greater provincial control over immigration. A significant portion also supports taking charge of criminal justice issues.
This isn’t a province content with the status quo, it’s a province looking for leverage and that’s where the independence movement may be misreading its own opportunity.
Framing separation as a fully-formed, immediate nation-building project invites scrutiny, doubt, and fear. But framing a referendum as a democratic pressure tool, a way to send a clear, unmistakable message to Ottawa, changes the equation entirely.
Quebec understood this. Even without achieving independence, their referendums forced concessions, recognition and political weight.
Alberta could do the same.
Because for many voters, this isn’t about creating a new country tomorrow. It’s about demanding respect today. And if that’s the message, not utopia, but leverage, the numbers might start to look very different.
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Angela Watt commented 2026-05-01 11:00:09 -0400Did this government actually think this was a good idea? OMGosh, anyone with a brain would know that these people don’t even assimilate much less WANT to protect Canada. Besides, look at the salaries. Why WOULDN’T they want to join considering where they came from initially. This is going to be a total disaster & likely promoted because then the government can be assured that if told to go against Canadians, they’ll have no qualms in doing so. They’ll be more easily manipulated & controlled which is likely the whole idea. Anyone?? Am I being a conspirator? I’m pretty comfortable is saying this because most “conspiracy theorists” in the past 10 years have proven to be true!! -
Angela Watt commented 2026-05-01 10:52:57 -0400That’s exactly why I don’t understand the fear of people about this referendum. If you don’t agree, vote no; if you agree to independence vote yes. This is direct democracy & how people are so afraid of it is because they’ve been hoodwinked into thinking this is somehow evil. ALL ALBERTANS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE CAN HAVE A SAY. What’s so scary about that?
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Angela Watt commented 2026-05-01 10:50:10 -0400Michael Moore is someone NO ONE should listen to. He’s an idiot & a distributor of disinformation. There is NOTHING in ANYTHING that TRUMP has done that Blacks cannot do even when it comes to voting. Michael Moore is a Duffus!!
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Tony Salotti commented 2026-05-01 08:31:14 -0400Let’s get the separation process going Alberta . Good Luck ! -
Cheryl Hirsche commented 2026-05-01 07:17:05 -0400The Independence poll tracks with what I am seeing. Thanks for doing this and the let’s send a message title on your video is exactly the right campaign slogan! thank you Ezra!
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jack reynolds commented 2026-05-01 01:54:31 -0400There are plenty of Laws that limit what can accomplished within Existing institutions.
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There are none that restrict new stuff.
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Alberta and Saskatchewan could create a NEW 4TH LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT and allow it to grow over time.
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Susan Ashbrook commented 2026-05-01 01:20:23 -0400Bruce Atchison, you are already an awesome warrior with your commentary! I and many others look forward to hearing what you have to say.
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Allan Young commented 2026-05-01 01:12:14 -0400I think the commentator’s on this topic have not grown up with the history that the worst of CANADA has been parenthe-sized by both Trudeau’s !
Let’s debate,
Nobodies Leaving; you’re just developing a different Gov’t.
Province’s will still essentially run the same.
Those that don’t engage, fighting their personal passion what it is to be Canadian. Many of us that have come to the conclusion Canada is busted not broken.
I will not be looking in the rear view mirror if we get a chance to vote for independence. That is with or without Alberta,
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Grace Jetmundson commented 2026-04-30 23:16:48 -0400Another concern people have about Alberta independence is lack of a real leader.
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Susan Ashbrook commented 2026-04-30 23:13:45 -0400While, as an easterner, I agree that Alberta has taken much abuse from the east, since the elder Trudeau, I really don’t want to see them leave confederation. Rather than stoke separation I would prefer to see a review of their place in Canada and make it more fair for them. Let them get their resources to tidewater and make Canada, as a whole, more self-reliant. And lets review the “equalization” system and update it to today’s actual situation. No province should be punished for it’s resources and ability to cash in on them. It really looks more like petty jealousy and a money grab from provinces that are too lazy to advance their own economies.
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Paul Scofield commented 2026-04-30 22:15:24 -0400Many have said that people can vote themselves into communism or socialism but have to shoot their way out of it. Alberta is being given the chance to escape the tyranny of Confederation by peaceful means. Here’s hoping enough wise and courageous voters turn out to make it so.
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Don Hrehirchek commented 2026-04-30 21:04:17 -0400People , This vote is for separation. It is not the “final” vote. There are many a thing to be done until the actual, if , there is an actual leaving. In My opinion Alberta should leave CONfederation. But what do I know being a tax paying peon?
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Bruce Atchison commented 2026-04-30 21:03:07 -0400Would I be able to join the army? I’m 69 and almost blind. And if I hear shooting, I just fire my rifle in the direction of the noise. Also, most foreigners are short. So if I tripped over one of them, they’d get really hurt. And for those enemy soldiers who speak English, I have a whole mind full of groaner dad jokes. What an ☺awesome warrior I’d make, eh?
