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The con of Rath. (2026, October 10). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/the-con-of-rath/article_7ade7153-e5b4-4cb1-b47d-337025b4d2eb.html
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“The con of Rath.” Toronto Star, October 10, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/the-con-of-rath/article_7ade7153-e5b4-4cb1-b47d-337025b4d2eb.html.
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Jeffrey Rath, a leader in the Alberta separatist movement, is expressing enthusiasm over a new pipeline project, seeing it as another step towards provincial independence from Canada. He mirrors U.S. President Donald Trump's social media style by posting all-caps messages online. However, critics argue that if Alberta were to become independent, such projects would likely be far less prioritized; any proposed pipeline would probably fall to the 101st position on Canada’s list of top 100 infrastructure projects. Additionally, it is uncertain whether an independent Alberta would retain its current land resources or even have access to oil reserves. Some suggest that Rath might prefer moving to the United States if he truly supports U.S.-style politics and policies.