One in four people in Alberta identify as Albertans first, Canadians second, Nanos poll finds

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : " At least some of Albertans' anger has been directed toward former prime minister Justin Trudeau, who was seen as by some as callous toward Western priorities - and by others as actively stymying the economic progress of regions dependent on fossil fuel production.
18% : Hundreds rally at Alberta legislature to support separation from Canada In Ottawa, Liberal strategists have grown worried that a loudly fractious Western secession movement could weaken Canada's position as it seeks to negotiate new deals with the White House under Donald Trump, who has repeatedly said he favours the annexation of Canada.

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