According to Angus Reid, three-in-five say Albertans say they would vote to stay in Canada. Perhaps more significantly, just over half say they are confused by the question and 56 percent say Premier Danielle Smith has handled the issue poorly.

Early confusion over a poorly worded question is to be expected. Those numbers may fall over time, with increased engagement. As for cynicism over a Premier’s motivations? Perhaps a harder nut to crack.