1 How concerned are you—if at all—about the recent talk of Alberta and Saskatchewan potentially separating from Canada?
2 Can you understand why some in Alberta and Saskatchewan support separation? Yes — I understand their frustration | |
To some extent — I can see where it’s coming from | |
Not really — it seems like a wrong response | |
No — I think it’s unreasonable | |
3 A recent poll shows 36% of Albertans lean toward separation. What do you think is the primary reason some Alberta and Saskatchewan residents support separatism? Totals may exceed 100% due to multiple answer choices Anti-oil and gas policies | |
Numerous pipeline projects cancelled due to federal policies | |
They contribute more to the equalization system than they receive back | |
They feel they are being treated unfairly, politically and economically | |
Politically underrepresented in Ottawa | |
4 With the Liberals winning the recent federal election for a fourth term, do you think that has increased the separation sentiment in Alberta and Saskatchewan?
5 What do you think is driving the growing divide between different parts of Canada? Totals may exceed 100% due to multiple answer choices Conflicts over energy and climate policy | |
Ideological and value differences | |
A lack of shared national vision or purpose | |
Unequal political representation | |
Perceived favouritism toward certain provinces | |
Communist ideology influence | |
Media and political narratives fuelling division | |
6 If Alberta and Saskatchewan were to separate from Canada, do you think Canadians as a whole would be better or worse off? It wouldn’t make much difference | |
Some positives, some negatives | |
7 What should the federal government do to reduce Alberta and Saskatchewan’s frustration and strengthen Canada’s unity? Totals may exceed 100% due to multiple answer choices Remove interprovincial trade barriers | |
Support oil and gas industry growth and export | |
Remove red tape to build more pipelines | |
Reform the Senate: equal seats per province, elected by citizens | |
Give provinces more control of their own decisions | |
Make federal equalization payments more fair | |
Cancel the federal net-zero emission plans | |
Remove federal regulation on industrial carbon emissions | |
8 Do you feel emotionally connected to Canada as a country—or is that bond fading? I feel deeply connected, and proud to be a Canadian | |
I still care, but it’s harder to feel proud these days | |
I’ve grown distant—Canada doesn’t feel like my country anymore | |
I never really felt that strong of a bond | |
Not sure / mixed feelings | |
9 Which province or territory do you currently live in? Atlantic Canada (NL, NS, NB, PEI) | |
10 How would you rate the Canadian media’s coverage of national unity, regional tensions, and the big issues facing Canada today? Excellent — clear, balanced and in-depth | |
Good — generally fair, with some gaps | |
Average — basic coverage, but lacking depth | |
Poor — too biased or superficial | |
Unsure — I didn’t follow closely | |
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