# Alberta separatists push for independence

> Alberta separatists argue Canada is in disrepair and demand independence.
- Title: Alberta separatists push for independence · Nationalpost
- Summary: Alberta separatists argue Canada is in disrepair and demand independence. Alberta separatists claim Canada is in serious disrepair and seek independence.
- Keywords: alberta, separatists, canada, independence, separatist movement, political movement, news, politics, push, Nationalpost
- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/editors/afternoon-front-page-68
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alberta, separatists, canada, independence, separatist movement, political movement, news, politics
## Alberta separatists gather
A hundred or so separatists met to discuss Alberta's future.
## Shared values unite separatists
They share anti-establishment views and libertarian leanings.
## Alberta's independence claim
They believe Canada has fallen into serious disrepair.
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## Key takeaway

Alberta separatists claim Canada is in serious disrepair and seek independence.