The separatist movement in Alberta, Canada, is gaining momentum, with support reaching a record high of around 30%, according to recent polls. The movement, which has long been marginal, has grown in strength over the past few months, although separatists still remain in the minority. The possibility of a referendum on independence is becoming more likely.
Longtemps marginal, le camp indépendantiste dans cette région de cinq millions d’habitants a pris de l’ampleur ces derniers mois. S’ils restent minoritaires en Alberta, d’après les sondages, les séparatistes atteignent aujourd’hui un niveau d’environ 30%, un record.