Commentary
Recently, Prime Minister Carney said, “We’re renovating the country as we go, and Alberta being at the centre of that is essential.” Did he really mean this? If so, is the federal government (and Central Canada) giving the risk of Alberta separation appropriate attention and response? If so, why is the federal government still imposing significant costs on the Canadian energy industry—costs which are making it difficult for the industry to compete with global producers?
Furthermore, why are the primary themes on Alberta separation coming from Central Canada still the following:
1. it is Premier Smith’s problem and fault, fuelled by separatists in her party and her acquiescence to allow possible votes on separation;…