Alberta separatists are expected to lose. They’re not preparing to quit

[From the story](https://www.thestar.com/gift-redeem/?t=34937ae2-f52a-4389-87ac-9ffa60620404):

>If [Mitch Sylvestre](https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/the-most-worrying-part-of-the-alberta-referendum-isn-t-separatism/article_7ee33fe7-e8a2-4e22-88a0-c1ca7bd36296.html) is worried about losfg, he isn’t letting it show. 
In fact, the avowed separatist offers a blunt prediction for his side should Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum results confirm a loss.  “It will get stronger,” he told the Star. 
Even with eight days left in the campaign, in which Albertans must decide whether to set their province on the path to secession — a push that successive public polls suggest is destined to fail — the battle lines over future fights are already being drawn.
The loudest independence organizers are setting their sights on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party as the vehicle through which to push their agenda. Anticipating that may happen, some federalists in the province are preparing to adapt their fight. 
So, while the majority of Albertans may choose to “stay” on Oct. 19, the push to leave will not end with the referendum. 

[Read the full article via this gift link](https://www.thestar.com/gift-redeem/?t=34937ae2-f52a-4389-87ac-9ffa60620404).

Alberta is going to have their own PQ and Bloc once this thing is done (assuming stay wins). Let’s hope we’re not back here again in 10-15 years.