- Talks regarding the potential separation of Alberta are being discussed in the context of how such political shifts affect the national outlook and economic stability, involving international financial bodies.
- Talks regarding the potential separation of Alberta are being discussed in the context of how such political shifts affect the national outlook and economic stability, involving international financial bodies.
- The political debate over Alberta's continued existence within Canada is intensifying, with leaders diverging on the referendum.
- Premier Smith outlines decade-long grievances with federal government and faces potential separation referendum.
Albertans are expressing the sentiment that Ottawa is actively harming the provincial economy through federal policies.
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Albertans are expressing the sentiment that Ottawa is actively harming the provincial economy through federal policies.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ranchers in Alberta are criticizing federal policies, including carbon pricing and the state of the Canadian Wheat Board.Sub-event
Albertans feel Ottawa is shutting down their economy.1 source
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Premier Smith outlines decade-long grievances with federal government and faces potential separation referendum.Also in this story
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- Pipeline plans were announced by the governments of Alberta and Ontario, coinciding with Indigenous advocacy across BC and Ontario.
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