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Alberta’s grievances should really be with Alberta 

Canada's National Observer

Canada's National Observer

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July 7, 2026

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lean left

If Albertans insist on playing the blame game, I have a suggestion for who they ought to be targeting: their provincial government.

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Loonie Politics

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· Jul 1, 2026

Separation anxiety: Canada Day evokes patriotism, pride and melancholy in Alberta

EDMONTON — With a provincewide referendum looming on Alberta’s future in Canada, federalists and separatists say they hope Albertans will spend some time this Canada Day thinking about what the country has done for them. Thomas Lukaszuk, the former deputy premier who spearheaded a pro-Canada petition last year, wants Albertans to appreciate the freedom that [] The post Separation anxiety: Canada Day evokes patriotism, pride and melancholy in Alberta appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Canada's National Observer

lean left

· Jun 23, 2026

BC might have some grievances too

Alberta's endless array of grievances are driving Canada's political agenda right now. British Columbia might want a turn at the wheel soon enough.

The Suburban

lean left

· Jul 8, 2026

Woe Canada?

Perhaps merging Canada with the US? I’ll start with the aside:

Western Standard

right

· Jun 27, 2026

MACLEOD: The twelve-step program to keep Alberta in Canada

Many of those opposed to Alberta’s independence rely too heavily on fear-mongering, ridicule, nostalgia, and sentimentality. They warn Albertans about risk, investment uncertainty, mock the movement as unserious, and appeal to history as though the past alone is enough to hold a country together. Fear-mongering Albertans won’t save Canada. But real reforms might.

Calgary Sun

right

· Jul 1, 2026

Letters, July 1, 2026: ‘Poilievre singing new tune’

Everything not broken What of Mr. Poilievre’s relentless slogan of saying Canada is broken, everything feels broken in Canada right now. Hush child. Nary a mention lads. Mum’s the word. Here he and Ms. Smith are in Alberta these days preaching Oh Canada. As some astute pundits are saying: now the arsonists have become the []

National Post

lean right

· Jul 6, 2026

Andrew Percy: Canadians who care about Alberta should fear Project Fear

Establishment Canada should take care before opening their mouths

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Related coverage for "Alberta’s grievances should really be with Alberta ": Loonie Politics — Separation anxiety: Canada Day evokes patriotism, pride and melancholy in Alberta. Canada's National Observer — BC might have some grievances too. The Suburban — Woe Canada?. Western Standard — MACLEOD: The twelve-step program to keep Alberta in Canada. Calgary Sun — Letters, July 1, 2026: ‘Poilievre singing new tune’. National Post — Andrew Percy: Canadians who care about Alberta should fear Project Fear