Some separatist organizers in Alberta have distanced themselves from Donald Trump as the independence referendum approaches. Our research explains why.
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Alberta is not a place that ‘doesn’t matter’ economically; the anger of those who want to separate from Canada stems from the belief that it matters a great deal and is still being disrespected.
An independent Alberta would be a landlocked, oil-exporting nation.
It would have to enter into long and painful negotiations with Canada and the U.S. over every aspect of its new status.
Even though pro-independence forces in the 2014 Scottish sovereignty referendum fell short, they did better than expected due to organization and generous timelines. That’s not at play in Alberta.
Catalonia and post-Brexit U.K. illustrate the dangers of separatism and divisive rhetoric. Both Alberta and Ottawa must act to address western alienation and prevent a catastrophic scenario.
Danielle Smith’s win in the Alberta election can be traced to her decision to moderate her stance on some extreme issues that had helped her win the leadership of the United Conservative Party.
The 2023 Alberta election is about far more than left versus right. The UCP’s record in office means the votes of Albertans on May 29 are about choosing province over party.
The Free Alberta Strategy is in fact a road map for Alberta sovereignty, touching on the most essential compartment of sovereignty — banking and currency.
Danielle Smith’s grasp of Indigenous issues seems rooted not in genuine allyship and justice but in the appropriation of Indigenous experiences to advance white grievance politics.
Our country can only remain united if we allow space for regional differences to flourish rather than trying to impose one-size-fits-all solutions.
Danielle Smith’s win in the UCP leadership race follows the populist playbook. Will her time in office be a brief interlude, or the start of a significant challenge to national unity?
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Professor of Political Science, University of Calgary
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Research Fellow, Public Economics, The Parkland Institute, University of Alberta
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Professor, Political Science, University of Alberta
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Assistant Professor, School of Business, MacEwan University
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Cherokee Nation citizen, Professor of Critical Indigenous Studies and English, University of British Columbia
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Postdoctoral Fellow, History, University of Saskatchewan
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Associate Professor, School of Public Administration, University of Victoria
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PhD Candidate in Political Science, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Lecturer, Political Science, University of British Columbia