Energy Threatens To Split Canada Apart
- Last month's Canadian federal election saw the Liberal Party maintain power, with Mark Carney assuming the role of Prime Minister in Ottawa.
- The election exposed deep regional divisions as the Liberals dominated Ontario and Quebec, while Conservatives swept Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith leads opposition to federal net-zero policies and demands reforms including the Alberta Accord for energy export access and policy repeal.
- In the year 2025, the federal government allocated $136 billion Canadian to Quebec through equalization payments, while the western provinces rich in energy resources did not receive any funds, raising issues of economic disparity.
- Rising tensions increase the possibility Alberta may hold a separation referendum in 2026 if Ottawa ignores western demands, challenging Canada's unity amid growing provincial assertions.
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Preston Manning: Pushing Back Against the Flawed Narrative on Western Discontent
Commentary Continued expressions of dissatisfaction in Western Canada with the organization and performance of Canadian Confederation—including calls for secession from a minority of citizens—have led to numerous news pieces and commentaries on the subject by central Canadian media and political commentators. But most of these suffer from four main flaws which call for pushback. First, pushback is required against repeated reports that Western u…
The State of Confederation: Provinces are pushing back against federal overreach
News release from Project Confederation Canada’s recent federal election has left many Canadians uncertain about the future. With the Liberals back in power, the old Ottawa-centric mindset hasn’t disappeared. But the ground is shifting. At Project Confederation, we believe this is a pivotal moment. Across the country, provinces are making moves – some bold, others subtle – to assert their jurisdiction, secure their economic futures, and push bac…
Alberta separatism is in the spotlight. Not everyone is sold on sovereignty
The federal election result went down poorly in most of Alberta and it has fuelled fresh talk of separating from Canada. CBC’s Susan Ormiston spoke to Albertans about their frustrations and whether they’d want to separate if a referendum was held.
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