The US Treasury Secretary hinted at a possible secession of Alberta from Canada

American Finance Minister Scott Bessant hinted at the possibility of a referendum on the independence of the Canadian province of Alberta, which he called a natural partner for the United States with "excellent resources." This was reported by the Politico newspaper on January 23.

In an interview with conservative podcaster Jack Posobiec, he noted that Albertans are "very independent people," the publication says.

"There are rumors that they may hold a referendum on whether they want to stay in Canada or not," the newspaper quoted Bessent as saying.

According to him, such sentiments in Alberta reflect people's desire for sovereignty and a desire to have the same opportunities as the United States.

Adjacent Fortress: The United States is turning Greenland into a major missile defense outpost

The Golden Dome over the largest island on the planet will allow the Pentagon to intercept missiles over the Arctic and track the Northern Fleet.

Earlier in the day, it was reported that Quebec's independence from Canada could facilitate the country's accession to the United States.

It is also noted that the unification of the two countries is beneficial both from an economic and military point of view. In addition, it will provide direct access to the Arctic.

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