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Singer Paul Brandt teases support for Alberta separatist movement

On Saturday, Paul Brandt posted a highway photo with clips of his 2004 song `Alberta Bound`, highlighting the lyric `I've got independence in my veins`, which separatist supporters read as endorsement.
Stay Free Alberta is canvassing for signatures ahead of a May 2 deadline and needs at least 177,732 signatures for petition verification, while volunteers gather Monday at the Big Four Building from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Supporters flooded social media with messages praising Brandt, including `When we started thinking seriously about a referendum for independence, my first thought was that you would be the one to compose our sovereign nation's anthem!`, and CTV News has contacted Brandt for comment.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith rejected U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claim that separatists want U.S. statehood, Jeffrey Rath said talks assume an independent Alberta, and Duane Bratt urged clarity from leaders.
Observers note the song's meaning has shifted since 2004, and if a referendum asks `Should Alberta separate from Canada, become its own country?`, elected officials in Alberta must clearly take a position.

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