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Could Alberta's vote on independence be Canada's Brexit moment?

Could Alberta's vote on independence be Canada's Brexit moment?
BBC Politics Sunday 11 October 2026, 10:34 UTC 1 min read
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The BBC's Nadine Yousif meets the separatists who want to quit the country - and the Canadians calling for unity in the face of threats from US President Trump.

WATCH: The BBC's Nadine Yousif meets the separatists who want to quit the country - and the Canadians calling for unity in the face of threats from US President Trump.
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