'A natural partner': US treasury secretary weighs in on Alberta separatism
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Alberta, Canada, would be a "natural partner" for the US, citing its natural resources and independent population amid a separatist movement. Bessent's comments, made during an interview with a right-wing commentator, come as a group in Alberta is collecting signatures for a referendum on independence from Canada. In response, Canada's Finance Minister dismissed the idea, emphasizing Canada's ability to develop its own resources and highlighting a recent pipeline deal. While Alberta's Premier supports pipelines to the US, she believes most Albertans oppose becoming a US state. Despite the separatist push, polls suggest most Albertans want to remain in Canada, and organizers of the referendum petition deny seeking to join the US.
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