Does Alberta really want to join the USA?

A few nights ago on a British TV news show (Newsnight) an American Republican spokesman - perhaps he was even a Congressman - asserted that not only did Greenlanders want to join the USA but when it comes to Canada, Alberta was already asking to join. I know he made the first bit up, but it was news to me about Alberta. Is there an iota of truth in his claim or that another hallucination?

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4meAndyou · F

"Currently, Alberta is not formally asking to join the USA, but there is a growing movement within the province that supports the idea of secession. Recent polls indicate that 18% of Albertans are in favor of joining the United States, with Alberta leading the country in support of this concept. However, Alberta has not declared independence and has not applied to join the USA, and Premier Danielle Smith has stated that she does not personally support secession. The movement is fueled by frustration with federal policies, and while there is public support, it remains a topic of debate and has not led to any formal actions."

Daily Hive

Presently:

"85% of Greenlanders oppose the idea of joining the United States, according to a recent poll conducted in January 2025. Only 6% support the idea, while 9% are undecided. This indicates a strong sentiment against U.S. annexation among the Greenland population."

factually.com

Speculation about Trumps negotiations at Davos, (inside the United States), is that Trump will obtain control of Greenland in SOME way, shape, or form.

FreddieUK · 70-79, M

@4meAndyou Thanks. He's got something, for sure, but it's not clear that what he's got is not something he had all along. i.e sovereignty over the US military base. Someone else had posted those figures, but you may not have been able to see them as blocking is rife at the moment. I appreciate the comment.