Alberta separatism
Alberta separatism, also known as the Alberta sovereignty movement, consists of a series of 20th- and 21st-century movements advocating the secession of the province of Alberta from Canada, with some groups also supporting the creation of a sovereign union with the other provinces of Western Canada, and other groups supporting Alberta joining the United States. The main issues driving separatist sentiment have been a perceived power disparity relative to Ottawa and other western provinces; a sense of distinctiveness with regard to Alberta's cultural and political identity; and Canadian economic policy, particularly as it pertains to Alberta's petroleum industry and equalization payments.