New poll suggests one in five Albertans would vote to separate.

A Pollara online survey of 1,000 Albertans found 19% would vote for separation and 75% would vote against; Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiative petition that could trigger a referendum if it collects at least 177,732 approved signatures by May.

New polling finds limited support for Alberta separating from Canada. A Pollara Strategic Insights online survey of 1,000 Albertans, conducted Dec. 5–20, 2025, reported 19% would vote for separation and 75% against. Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiative petition on independence and organizers have begun collecting signatures. Key facts: - The Pollara survey reported 19% of respondents would vote for separation and 75% would vote against. - Elections Alberta approved the citizen-initiative petition, and the group began collecting signatures earlier this month. - If the petition receives at least 177,732 approved signatures by May, a referendum on separation could be held as soon as this fall. Summary: The Pollara results indicate support for separation is a minority position while separatist organizers continue signature-gathering efforts. Undetermined at this time whether the petition will reach the required number of approved signatures by the May deadline to trigger a referendum.