Canada Day celebrations are underway across the country, but beneath the surface of patriotic fervor, a growing sense of discontent is brewing in two provinces. Quebec and Alberta are at the forefront of a simmering independence movement, with separatist groups and politicians stoking the flames of dissent. The potential for a Canadian breakup is a stark reminder of the country's complex history, particularly in Quebec, where the 1980 and 1995 referendums on sovereignty and independence remain a contentious memory. As Canada marks its 155th birthday, the possibility of a future without the Maple Leaf is being quietly discussed by those who feel their voices are not being heard in Ottawa.
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.
