Long lineups in central Alberta to sign petition for province to leave Canada

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9. It's the Oil, Gas and Mining segment of CAN. No wonder... see below

Alberta's economy is fundamentally built on its vast natural resources, particularly oil, natural gas, and mining, making the energy sector its biggest GDP contributor and leading export, although agriculture, manufacturing, and services also play significant roles. This resource wealth drives high per capita GDP but also creates significant economic sensitivity to global energy price fluctuations, with oil and gas representing the majority of exports, while diversification into areas like technology, forestry, and finance continues