Alberta Fact Check: Calgary Herald Columnist Says Alberta Should Negotiate. Alberta Already Spent Decades Trying

Alberta Fact Check: Calgary Herald columnist says Alberta should negotiate. Alberta already spent decades trying

Subhead:Since Stephen Harper left office in 2015, Ottawa has introduced measures including Bill C-69, a proposed oil and gas emissions cap, increasingly restrictive climate policies and other federal measures that Alberta argues disproportionately affect its largest industry.#   A July 21, 2026 Calgary Herald column by retired economist William D. Marriott argues Alberta should use the October referendum as leverage to negotiate a better deal wi…

Alberta sovereignty: Officially give up? Why not negotiate instead?

The big day is three months away, but many are already tired of the headlines. Sadly, there will be many more. Various think-tanks will polish their crystal balls and publish their predictions. Commentators will neither change their minds nor change the subject. Regular folk will transition from annoyed to angry.