Majority of Canadians Say Alberta Separation Threat Should Be Taken Seriously: Survey

The flags of Alberta and Canada are shown in Kananaskis, Alta., in a file photo. Shutterstock

A majority of Canadians say they consider the threat of Alberta’s secession from Canada to be serious, according to a recent survey.

Fifty-two percent of Canadians said the threat of Alberta separation should be taken “very seriously,” while 27 percent say it shouldn’t, the May 7 Leger survey completed for the Association for Canadian Studies found. Another 21 percent said they were not sure.