Poll finds B.C. least likely to see benefit to joining U.S. [Video]

British Columbians have little appetite to sever ties with Canada and join the United States, according to new polling.

Research Co. recently polled Canadians and found that the notion of a province benefitting from becoming the 51st state resonates most in Alberta, where 30 per cent of respondents said the province would benefit from joining the U.S.

Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario saw 29 per cent of respondents say the same. Quebec registered at 24 per cent, Atlantic Canada at 24 per cent, and B.C. at just 18 per cent.

“The appeal of a province joining the United States varies greatly by age,” says Mario Canseco, President of Research Co.

“While only 10 per cent of Canadians aged 55 and over perceive benefits, the proportion rises to 27 per cent among those aged 35 to 54 and to 40 per cent among those aged 18 to 34.”

CTV News obtained this …