The Aporia
The Aporia
126 articles about 74 events for “Alberta's Separatist Movement”. Events are ordered by how widely they were covered, how many readers opened them, and how recent they are.
“OTTAWA and MIRROR, Alta. — A fractured movement, a premier in the hot seat and a cowboy-hat-toting separatist kicked out of her party.”
“Factions within the independence movement have threatened to take over the party’s governance structures in the wake of the Oct. 19 vote, in which roughly 75 per cent of Albertans rejected the prospect of a future independence referendum.”
“UCP board candidates must sign declaration to abide by Alberta's vote to stay in Canada Pro-independence activists running for positions say they'll sign, but won't abandon beliefs The United Conservative Party is requiring all candidates for its board…”
“For leaders of the Alberta separatist movement, while the result was expected given the polling, it was still disappointing after more than a year of campaigning and pushing for a vote on separation.”
““He made that comment that, you know, he agreed with a lot of the sentiments that Albertans are feeling, but he didn't know if there was a place for him in [the vision of] Alberta that he was seeing from the leaders of the independence movement.””
“…uld choose us back — Carson Jerema; Failure was inevitable for Alberta separatists — Colby Cosh; and The awakened separatist dragon will not easily go back to sleep — John Ivison, all Oct. 20 This week’s referendum in Alberta could result in both good and…”
“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Friday confirmed that her United Conservative Party has expelled separatist leader Jeffrey Rath after he agitated for months to unseat her and turn the party into a vehicle for the independence movement.”
“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said a high-profile separatist leader has been kicked out of the United Conservative Party.”
“Q&A: Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn’t need Alberta separatists’ support Premier sat down with CBC Radio’s West of Centre for an in-depth interview Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the matter of separatism is settled within her party and she doesn’t…”
“Sadly, for Canada, as we mindlessly follow Carney off the international cliff like lemmings, we refuse to address the constitutional dysfunction in our own country that fuels not one but two separatist movements.”
“Alberta’s separatists, led by a competing collection of lawyers, podcasters, a farmer and a guns-and-sports shop owner, lost in this week’s referendum, garnering roughly 25 per cent of valid votes.”
“Alberta’s separatist movement has spent more than a year in the international spotlight.”
“Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging separatist factions within her United Conservative Party to accept the results of Monday’s referendum or leave the party if they’re unwilling to do so.”
“And Mulroney’s two failed accords also fuelled the rise of the Reform Party and its movement of Alberta grievance (including about the composition of the Senate) that you could argue is the forerunner of today’s separatists.”
“Both events ask the same question: Who is included in the vision of Canadian separatist movements?”
“Some leaders in Alberta’s separatist movement argue that Monday’s referendum is a chance to voice dissatisfaction with Ottawa or use the threat of separation to extract concessions from the federal government.”
“He was joined by long-time separatist and columnist Corey Morgan, who similarly suggested that the movement has planted itself in Alberta, even if federalists prevail.”
“Independence supporters rally outside Alberta's legislature Saturday Event comes less than 48 hours before referendum day Crowds of Alberta independence supporters filled the plaza at the legislature in Edmonton on Saturday afternoon, chanting and waving…”
“EDMONTON — A key separatist leader rejected calls to end the campaign for Alberta’s secession if the province’s independence movement loses the vote in Monday’s referendum.”
“God, guns and grievances: Alberta’s separatists make their case for independence The 100 or so like-minded separatists gathered in a small conference space to discuss the future of Alberta are a collection of various anti-establishment or libertarian-leaning…”
“About 100 like-minded Alberta separatists — including a few of the most prominent voices in the pro-independence movement — are gathered in this small conference space to discuss the future of Alberta.”
“(New West Video) “They’re just saying, 'Hey, we’re getting along.' Well, what if they stop getting along?” said Keith Wilson, one of the most prominent leaders in the Alberta separatist movement.”
“While Kenney said he doesn’t see the immigration questions on the Alberta ballot as race-based or xenophobic, the Alberta separatist movement itself is something else entirely.”
“Now in his late 70s, Modry, a former surgeon, has established himself as a pioneering voice in the separatist movement.”
“Alberta’s most prominent separatist just can’t figure out why the Premier would risk her job by siding with the federalists.”
“But that hasn’t stopped some leaders in the Alberta separatist movement from claiming common cause.”
“But that hasn’t stopped some leaders in the Alberta separatist movement from claiming common cause.”
“Whose own treasury secretary pumps oxygen into the Alberta separatist movement, and whose diplomats listen respectfully while those same separatists offer up Canada’s resources in return for support from Washington.”
““The (separatist) movement, as a whole, is very active online, it has this disproportionate footprint, that people look at it and think ‘this feels inauthentic … how is support in this province low for this movement, but their online presence is so big?’””
“Supporters of Alberta’s separatist movement have recently claimed on social media that restrictions around who can assign scrutineers to polling stations risk undermining the Alberta referendum on Monday, Oct. 19.”
“Separatist factions, meanwhile, are organizing a Saturday rally at the Alberta legislature while trying to activate hundreds of thousands of supporters they’ve identified at town halls and online over the past several years.”
“A Brexit scholar travelled to an Alberta separatist meeting.”
“The secessionist movement has accused the Canadian government of unfairly targeting Alberta’s oil and gas industry, the cornerstone of the province’s economy.”
“In fact, the avowed separatist offers a blunt prediction for his side should Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum results confirm a loss.”
“Old tensions revived in Coutts - Analysis How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement Newcomers express love for Canada As the afternoon wore on, our board filled with messages, with a lot of love for Canada.”
“How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement They fought vaccines and public health restrictions.”
“With the Alberta referendum coming up, this means Mark Carney is now dealing with separatist movements on both ends of the country, at a time when he's trying to lead a united front against U.S. aggression.”
“The Quebecois independence movement currently stands as a shadow of its former self, a far cry from the nail-biting results of the last referendum in 1995, which saw the pro-independence cause defeated by just 54,288 votes with a 93.54% voter turnout.”
“But while the PQ leader is now an ardent separatist, he once accused the independence movement of having “split Quebec in two.””
“How some separatists are responding to Smith’s pledge against 2nd referendum if remain vote wins Smith made the comment during interview with CBC News Premier Danielle Smith’s pledge that she won’t hold another referendum on separation if the remain vote wins…”
“I see the Alberta separatist leader Jeffrey Rath is jumping up and down over the prospect of a new pipeline.”
“Marx said Musk sees separatist movements in Canada as an opportunity to weaken the government's legitimacy.”
“Speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday, in the wake of the Parti Québécois's victory in the Quebec election, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre posited that this confluence of events could be blamed on more than a decade of Liberal government in…”
“On Friday, the separatist Alberta Prosperity Project posted to social media: “IGNORE THE 9, VOTE OPTION 2,” referring to the choice on the 10th question for a binding independence referendum.”
“Through interviews, reviews of government documents and separatist video archives, the fifth estate has identified four critical steps the independence movement took to push Alberta into a referendum that could change the fate of a nation.”
“I have read comments telling Albertans who oppose separation to leave and move east if they love Canada so much, while separatists are told to leave the country they seem to hate.”
“Mind you, some of the organizers and self-appointed leaders of the separatist movement seemed convinced of not only their own credibility, but also the idea that they somehow have a duty or a mandate to begin establishing a new country.”
“Alberta premier says ‘ridiculous’ for separatists to offer royalties, water to Americans Danielle Smith says U.S. government needs to deal with elected Canadian governments Premier Danielle Smith says it was “absurd” and “ridiculous” for prominent separatists…”
“Alberta separatists have long argued that the province has been short-changed by being part of Canada, and that more of the oil and gas wealth would be kept within its borders instead of being shared with Ottawa, delivering it tens of billions in savings.”
“Jason Kenney, the former Alberta premier who has spent months sparring with independence advocates online and at town halls, said The Globe’s investigation highlighted “incoherence and chaos” within the separatist movement.”
“In between separatist talking points, the account dabbles in the conspiratorial side of the movement, posting images of Alberta workers standing up to “globohomo,” derogatory online slang for the 2SLGBTQ+ movement, echoes Donald Trump’s call to see “mass…”
“In March, as separatism talk swirled, chiefs converged on the legislature and called on Smith’s government to nip the separatist movement in the bud.”
“In March, as separatism talk swirled, chiefs converged on the legislature and called on Smith’s government to nip the separatist movement in the bud.”
“She said she’ll be paying attention to how the current technologies might affect the referendum results and the future of Alberta’s separation movement.”
“She said she’ll be paying attention to how the current technologies might affect the referendum results and the future of Alberta’s separation movement.”
“…er Mark Carney on Thursday fast-tracked a proposed million-barrel-a-day oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast, moving to reduce the nation’s dependence on the United States and heal ties with oil-rich Alberta as separatists push for a referendum on leaving…”
“But it came as some separatist leaders seek to sway Albertans by painting a vote for “Option 2” on the ballot as not a vote to actually separate, but as a way to express how they feel about their province’s treatment by Ottawa.”
“Follow all of our Alberta referendum coverage Everything you need to know about the 10 questions in Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum Earlier this year, as his official prime ministerial portrait was unveiled on Parliament Hill, Harper called for Liberals and…”
“At the same time, Alberta sovereignty has become a talking point for senior American leaders and influential conservative voices, giving legitimacy to a separatist cause that might otherwise have been a fringe provincial movement.”
“Tanya Clemens, co-leader of the separatist group Let Alberta Decide, is part of the Highwood association.”
“Cooper has emerged as the intellectual godfather of the Alberta separatist movement.”
“But his ability to manage the country through a crisis and prove to Quebec it is a valued part of the federation without giving further fodder to a no longer dormant separatist movement is about to be tested in real time.”
“Separatist group takes motorhome to northwestern Alberta to talk independence Pro-independence supporters express concerns about economy, lack of say in Canada The Let’s Talk Alberta motorhome makes a slow turn off Highway 2 into the parking lot of the…”
“Ghazal suggested the American government could have an interest in separatist movements in both Quebec and Alberta, adding that it is not up to Trump to decide who is elected in either province.”
“Alberta separatists remain motivated in face of poll suggesting dip in support ‘The Option 2 side has its work cut out,’ says pro-independence campaigner While some separatists on Friday were downplaying a new poll suggesting support for Alberta independence…”
“Overall, Ipsos said their data suggests that Canadians are feeling more united despite separatist sentiment taking up the oxygen in Quebec and Alberta.”
“Some organizers in Alberta’s separatist movement have encouraged supporters to vote by mail.”
“The separatist movement is led by the Alberta Prosperity Project, with gun shop owner Mitch Sylvestre (pictured) as one of its heads Lawyer Jeff Rath is the other leader of the Alberta Prosperity Project Additionally, polls indicate that a large majority of…”
“For separatists, the question almost writes itself: if Alberta produces the oil and American refineries are among its biggest customers, why should Ottawa have the final say over how those resources are developed?”
“Alberta Prosperity Project CEO Mitch Sylvestre and Cory Morgan, an organizer with the Pathway to Independence group, are also speaking at Habebe's Banquet Hall in northeast Calgary on Monday evening. - If most Albertans don't want to leave Canada, where is…”
“Similarly, Findlay hired and then fired Apollo Chung (formerly of the separatist Alberta Republican Party) as caucus operations director this summer.”
“Stephen Carter, a political organizer with the group Alberta’s Voice, says he believes some Conservative MPs have remained silent because they are afraid of the separatists in their own ranks.”
“UCP riding group demands leadership review as separatist leader criticizes Danielle Smith's unity stance First of 22 associations needed to force vote on premier's party leadership A UCP riding association in southern Alberta has formally urged a party vote…”
“Keith Wilson, co-leader of the pro-separatist Let Alberta Decide campaign, says there’s a reason.”
“With a month to go, separatists have way more money and are dominating the online conversation Over the last year, a steady drumbeat of polling has found again and again that most Albertans oppose separation — but based on fundraising and online chatter, you…”
“Kenney has long been one of Alberta’s most vocal anti-independence voices, and he wrote on Tuesday that the separatist campaign was causing “patriotic conservative voters to support the Liberals and NDP.””
“Then he finds what he came for: groups such as Albertans4Freedom and United Alberta flags, the “bald-faced” separatist, talk of an independent Judeo-Christian nation, and a push to vote yes on Oct. 19 to a question that would start Alberta down the path to…”
“The separatists couldn’t reasonably have asked for (and could not produce) a more Alberta-identitarian group of advisors and technical specialists.”
“'Never giving up': Alberta separatist leaders say referendum vote won't end their fight Advocates for an Independent Alberta say no ballot outcome will put the matter to rest Premier Danielle Smith and her government expect next month's separation referendum…”
“Manning says he seen opinion polls outside Alberta that suggest that many see her as a separatist.”
“According to the files, Amitoz Bajwa and Sahibjot Singh were part of a web of Edmonton-based suspects in their early 20s implicated in shootings and threats against victims in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia.”
“While Carney’s efforts to appease Alberta haven’t convinced the separatist movement’s core supporters, people said, the swing in popularity could be enough to nudge more neutral voters away from outright separation.”
“Alberta separatists expect a win, regardless of numbers that say otherwise, poll suggests Pollster also finds many support Option 2 for reasons other than full independence Alberta separatists think they’re going to win a referendum that surveys suggest they…”
“In addition to leading a successful legal firm, the Calgary lawyer has become one of the Alberta separatist movement’s most visible advocates in recent years, crisscrossing the province for town halls, travelling to Washington to meet with American officials,…”
“It confused me a little to see little groups of Alberta separatists heading to a rally with flags, blue hockey sweaters, and posters at the Legislature grounds last weekend.”
“In time, Canada and the U.S. may become the friendly continental yokemates they once were; and at that very time there might be a serious danger in the existence of an Alberta “separatist” movement full of republican closet cases.”
“That lets separatists go harder on Canada - 'We will still feel it here': Tariffs might hit Alberta economy, jobs more indirectly, say experts To deride the crowd that favours an “elbows up” response to the tariff threat, some separatists on social media like…”
“Khalistan is the name Sikh separatists give to their proposed independent Sikh homeland in India's Punjab region.”