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In short, there is no significant internal obstacle to the feasibility of provincial secession from Canada other than simultaneous popular demand and political will (See 1998 SCC Reference relating to secession, in which the Court recognizes the possibility in spite of apparent legal hurdles, but prescribes a democratic and negotiated process). It is best to argue on the merits rather than technicality.
One word; people.
That is always a significant obstacle. Lots of things are feasible in theory if you don't consider people.
And having simultaneous popular demand and sustained political will is an absolute obstacle.
For comparisons though, I think marriage is closer to the relationship than parents/kids, and you absolutely divide assets and debts. But if you want a recent example, the bill for Brexit divorce was $35.6B GBP (50ishB CAD?), and they are far less intertwined than the federal government and provinces.