Article: Separatism surges in Alberta; A new poll shows soaring support for both independence and joining the U.S.

In 1987, the Reform Party was founded with the battle cry "The West Wants In." Into Canada and the seats of federal influence, that is. Shut out of power for a decade and faced with Ottawa's determination to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, however, a growing number of Albertans now want the West out. A poll conducted in Alberta in early November by JMCK Polling found that 44% of respondents favoured exploring options like independence if the global climate-control treaty is ratified. A further 9% would like to consider union with the United States. If the JMCK poll is accurate, separation may be poised to achieve mainstream status in Alberta for the first time.

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