The concept of Western alienation—the distinct feeling among Alberta Canadians that the federal government ignores their interests—is as old as the country itself. However, the conversation has shifted dramatically from general grumbling to concrete political action. With public petitions gaining hundreds of thousands of signatures, and a provincial referendum heavily debated under Premier Danielle Smith’s government, the question is no longer an abstract thought experiment.
Should Alberta separate from Canada? The question ignites intense passion. For proponents, independence represents economic liberation...
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