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Is she going to open Pandora's box? The comparison to Brexit are scary!

Will Danielle Smith steer Alberta away from separation, or will this train keep gathering steam?

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ANALYSIS | Will Danielle Smith steer Alberta away from separation, or will this train keep gathering steam? | CBC News
Premier says she wants to lower separatist sentiment. But her political base's anti-Ottawa mood is becoming an anti-Canada mood.
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May 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This sets up a true "lost decade".

Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum ‘dangerous’

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Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum 'dangerous'
Alberta’s two big-city mayors say a separation referendum would be “devastating” to their local economies and is a needless distraction during a period in which the country should be focused on unity....
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May 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
South by Northwest: The Quiet Coup from Alberta to Mar-a-Lago
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South by Northwest: The Quiet Coup from Alberta to Mar-a-Lago
Danielle Smith didn’t just stumble into treachery. She walked it down the runway, waved to the cameras, and smiled for photos.
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May 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
These polls are scary when you take into consideration that a referendum in Alberta would be a question similar to the '95 Quebec referendum that is deliberately vague and misleading.

Angus Reid Poll: What the Numbers Say About Alberta and Saskatchewan Separating

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Angus Reid Poll: What the Numbers Say About Alberta and Saskatchewan Separating
Recent discussions around provincial separation have gained renewed political momentum in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as both premiers have made space for potential referendums.[caption id="attachment_3...
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May 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Even a former UCP Cabinet Minister is saying what we're all thinking.

Braid: Former UCP minister Peter Guthrie says separatism campaign could severely damage economy

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Braid: Former UCP minister Peter Guthrie says separatism campaign could severely damage economy
Ex-minister Peter Guthrie says Premier Danielle Smith encouraging referendum could hurt Alberta's reputation and severely damage economy.
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May 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
First post on Bluesky! Looking for fellow progressive Albertans and Canadians. #alberta #canada
May 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM