Large majority of Albertans oppose separation

According to a study by Léger, a large majority of Albertans oppose separation from Canada.

29% of Albertans support their province becoming its own country, while 67% oppose the idea.

A previous study by the Angus Reid Institute found that a large majority of Canadians in every province say they would vote no in a referendum on separating from Canada. The study found that separatist sentiment decreases with education (24% among high school graduates, 9% among university graduates).

The study also found that a majority of Canadians agree that Danielle Smith has betrayed Canada.

Léger Alberta poll: "Indicate how much you support or oppose the following proposals: Alberta becoming a country independent o Canada."

🔴67% Oppose
🟢29% Support

[Léger, May 9-12, 2025, n=1,000] ↓ https://t.co/LOoIZRIpyd
— Philippe J. Fournier (@338Canada) May 20, 2025

Large majority of Albertans oppose separation

The results are based on online research conducted from May 9 to May 12, 2025, with a representative sample of 1,000 Albertan adults 18 years of age and older from Leger’s LEO panel.

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