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Residents of the Canadian province of Alberta, rich in oil, are heading to vote on a step that could lead to a final referendum on the province's independence from Canada. The referendum includes 10 questions, with a focus on whether Alberta should remain part of Canada or take legal steps to hold a final vote on secession. Polls indicate that less than a quarter of the population support independence, but attention is focused on voter turnout, as activists fear that enthusiasm might produce results larger than expected. Prime Minister Mark Carney warned of the risks associated with the vote, considering that its outcome could lead to political and economic instability—especially amid trade tensions with the United States and their impact on Alberta’s oil sector, which holds the fourth-largest proven oil reserves in the world. The rise of separatist sentiments stems from dissatisfaction with federal government policies, particularly those affecting the oil industry, along with criticism of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s policies. The political discourse has shifted towards efforts involving artificial intelligence and external interventions, including statements from American officials and wealthy individuals like Elon Musk, who have expressed support for the secession idea.
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