In Alberta, separatism is on the ballot in a rural byelection on Monday

Cameron Davies, leader of the Republican Party of Alberta and candidate in the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills byelection, acknowledges that his party’s name and branding are causing confusion among voters. The party, which aims to establish Alberta as an independent republic, is gaining traction amid rising support for separatism, with Davies hoping to secure around 20% of the vote, a figure reminiscent of the early success of the Wildrose party.

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