Albertans say their province is the least respected by the rest of Canada
While Canadians grow closer under tariff woes, a new poll shows Albertans think most of the country does not respect the province.
An Angus Reid survey looked at how residents of each province felt other Canadians respected their region, and Albertans seem to think they are held in low regard.
When it comes to the percentage of Canadians who believe their province is respected by the rest of the country, the national average landed at 52 per cent, with Albertans on the lowest end, with just 24 per cent believing the province is respected by the rest of Canada.
Saskatchewan follows closely in second place at 25 per cent agreeing, with Atlantic Canada and Quebec following suit at 43 per cent and 46 per cent, respectively. Only British Columbia and Ontario surpassed the national average, with 62 per cent and 66 per cent.
Angus Reid Institute
Alberta also led the poll when asked if they wanted to join the U.S. if the Liberals win the upcoming federal election.
When it comes to the percentage of Canadians who believe their province is being treated fairly by the national government, just 36 per cent of Albertans believe so, coming in second place behind Saskatchewan at 31 per cent. The national results sat at 62 per cent.
Angus Reid Institute
That number has more than doubled since the start of the year, as 17 per cent of Albertans said yes to that same question in January.
The Angus Reid Institute conducted an online survey from March 20 to 24, 2025, among a randomized sample of 2,400 Canadian adults who are members of the Angus Reid Forum. The sample was weighted to represent adults nationwide according to region, gender, age, household income, and education based on the Canadian census.