How the richest state in Canada could leave and become the 51st US state - the vote is this month
One of Canada’s richest provinces could take its first major step toward independence this month, opening the door to becoming America’s 51st state.
Alberta, often compared to Texas, will hold a referendum on October 19 that could begin the process of separating from Canada.
The independence movement has gained momentum after campaigners gathered more than 280,000 petition signatures, with Elections Alberta confirming 279,337 were valid, comfortably exceeding the 177,732 required.