Alberta independence referendum: Will separatists survive a loss?

Cory Morgan has spent more than 25 years fighting for Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta to become an independent country. On Monday, Albertans will head to the polls to vote on the issue for the very first time. But even if the answer is no, Morgan said he’s in it for the long haul.“I would respect the will of the voters,” he told Al Jazeera. “If they’ve decided it’s not time to go that route yet, then so be it. But that doesn’t mean I’ll stop.”Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Canada to fast track oil pipeline meant to diversify economy away from USlist 2 of 4Secessionist party wins Quebec election in Canadalist 3 of 4Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession votelist 4 of 4Fire at Canadian military base kills at least four, injures dozensend of listMorgan, the founder of the advocacy organisation Pathway to Independence, is among a group of longtime separatists who have managed to push what was once a fringe idea onto the ballot.Monday’s provincial referendum asks Alberta residents to weigh whether they would like to pursue a binding resolution in the future on the question of independence.Polls indicate the pro-independence side has little...