Separatists in Alberta claim they have tallied enough signatures to trigger a province-wide vote on leaving Canada.
According to Fox News, the Stay Free Alberta group said it formally submitted nearly 302,000 signatures.
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It needed 178,000 names to force the province to consider a ballot measure.
Such a ballot measure on the province seceding from Canada could take place as early as October.
“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she would move forward if enough names are gathered and verified,” Fox News stated.
Some separatists in Alberta want the province to join the United States, while others simply want assistance leaving Canada.
Separatists submit bid to force Alberta independence vote in Canada.
Some independence supporters want to join the United States — Alberta borders the US state of Montana — but the group’s leaders say they are merely seeking support from Trump to help secure an exit from… pic.twitter.com/9bP8GS7AKA
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