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King expressed ‘concern’ over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs

King Charles III “expressed his concern” over the Alberta separatist movement while meeting Indigenous leaders at Buckingham Palace, according to a delegation of First Nations chiefs that travelled to London.

Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations said he and other leaders made the King aware of the “threat” the movement represented to agreements signed by First Nations and the Crown more than a century ago.

He added that the King was “very interested in what we had to say” and had “committed to learning more”.

by Blazingcatfur•March 13, 2026March 13, 2026•0•"Aboriginal Fatigue", "Western Alienation Separation", "Woke Royals", Alberta, Canada, WTF?

Majority of Albertans support proposal to restrict temporary immigrants’ access to health care: poll

Most Albertans support Premier Danielle Smith’s immigration-related policy proposals, including a referendum question aimed at restricting non-permanent residents from accessing health care, education and other public services in the province, according to a new Postmedia-Leger poll.

by Blazingcatfur•March 10, 2026March 10, 2026•0•Alberta

Alberta ‘excessively vulnerable’ to foreign interference, experts warn

Alberta is not ready to deal with the threat of online disinformation coming from foreign actors in a possible referendum campaign on separation this fall, according to national security experts.

“Alberta is excessively vulnerable to American interference,” Jean-Christophe Boucher, a professor of political science at the University of Calgary, told Radio-Canada.

Boucher, whose research focuses on foreign interference, is unequivocal: “If there were a referendum in Alberta, there would be no one within the Alberta government who could analyze and collect data to ensure that the conversation about the referendum is not being manipulated by foreign actors.”

by Blazingcatfur•March 5, 2026March 4, 2026•0•"Foreign Interference", Alberta, USA

MACLEOD: If talking to the neighbours is ‘treason,’ the Canadian marriage is already over

Alberta is flirting with the Americans again. A few bold souls are down in DC, on their own dime, asking about diplomatic recognition and — bless their pragmatic hearts — a line of credit.

Predictably, the “Forever Canada, Elbows Up” crowd has dropped their avocado toast in horror, screaming “Treason!” with the kind of theatrics usually reserved for a Truckers convoy or a minor dip in Toronto real estate prices.

by Blazingcatfur•February 27, 2026February 27, 2026•0•Alberta, USA

KAPLAN: Is the Danielle Smith government following the Quebec playbook on immigration?

It appears that the Smith government is taking a “leaf out” of the Quebec playbook with its policy proposal to reduce government benefits to non-permanent residents (NPRs), including asylum claimants, in Alberta. But the difference is that the Government of Quebec is being upfront about the financial support being provided to its asylum claimants, rather than hiding behind a distraction through a referendum.

(Incognito)

by Blazingcatfur•February 25, 2026February 25, 2026•0•Alberta

PINDER: Danielle Smith’s Alberta referendum is a strategic masterstroke and Ottawa should be worried

The focus in Alberta, less so in the country, has been on the forthcoming referendum regarding independence. But Premier Smith recently called for a different referendum, one that follows the Alberta Next Review Panel. Led by Smith, it toured the province, eliciting views about the role of the province and how to strengthen autonomy within the federation.

Eleven panellists were plucked from the UCP, business, academia, the judiciary (retired), and others from the community with experience regarding a range of social issues.

At many levels, this is brilliant.

(Incognito)

by Blazingcatfur•February 24, 2026February 24, 2026•0•Alberta, Canada, Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

Escaping Trudeau’s ‘lost decade’ — why Western self-determination is the only cure for Ottawa’s toxic elitism

From Mark Carney’s globalist agenda to the ‘climate crisis’ charade, the West is ready to choose dignity and prosperity over the growing mess of the Canadian state.

One of the pleasures of writing columns for the Western Standard is receiving feedback. A recent email from a former law school roommate posed some interesting and relevant questions that, while unable to answer, this column can perhaps provide some perspective and context.

One addressed geography — would independence be just Alberta or also include Saskatchewan and Manitoba? To that, I would include parts of British Columbia.

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by Blazingcatfur•February 23, 2026February 22, 2026•0•Alberta, Canada, Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

How Alberta fell out of love with mass immigration

A few short years ago, before she had proposed a new set of referendum questions on Thursday aimed at curbing rapid population growth, Premier Danielle Smith was actively courting newcomers to the province. Indeed, with the private sector facing a shortage of skilled workers, the premier could hardly bring in enough people to satisfy her appetite.

Smith’s latest referendum push, then, seems like a dramatic shift in policy. Instead, the premier told reporters on Friday, her change in tone is the result of a stark mismatch between Alberta’s efforts to recruit skilled workers and changes to Canada’s immigration system made under former prime minister Justin Trudeau.

CBC's Janyce McGregor admits that Alberta is using the Quebec playbook to seek similar provincial control over immigration "Yeah, it seems like that could be what they're angling for here, using tactics similar to what we've seen used in Quebec,"

But can anyone ever recall… pic.twitter.com/dYQ1pUq1QG

— cbcwatcher (@cbcwatcher) February 20, 2026

by Blazingcatfur•February 22, 2026February 21, 2026•0•"Societally Destructive Immigration Policy", Alberta, Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

GUNTER: Crafty move by Alberta premier on referendum questions

Wow, that was a welcome change of direction for federalism, which has for decades now been drifting towards a stronger central government and weaker provincial governments.

The central theme of Premier Danielle Smith’s address to the province on Thursday evening was rebalancing Confederation, giving the provinces more control over matters that affect them most, such as health, education, immigration and judicial appointments.

by Blazingcatfur•February 21, 2026February 20, 2026•0•"Western Alienation Separation", "Western Independence", Alberta

Feds won’t stand in the way of Alberta’s fall referendum, stress common immigration goals

OTTAWA — Federal officials say they won’t stand in the way of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to put a number of constitutional and immigration-related questions to a referendum in the fall, and say they’re already taking meaningful steps to bring migration down to a sustainable level.

Gabriel Brunet, a spokesman for Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, said his office was aware of the nine referendum questions Smith put forward to Albertans in a televised address on Thursday evening and didn’t quarrel with her plan to seek input on these matters.

by Blazingcatfur•February 21, 2026February 20, 2026•0•Alberta

What Does Alberta Want? And How Soon Does The Province Want It?

It’s becoming clear that large parts of the Laurentian Elite have suddenly become nervous about the implications of Alberta’s unrest. After decades of turning a deaf ear to low rumblings of discontent, from somewhere beyond the Lakehead, the Andrew Coyne Brigade is in full force waving their law books, warning about why Alberta independence is against the natural law, God’s plan and more. @acoyne Smith has no mandate to hold a referendum… Among many, many other objections.

by Blazingcatfur•February 20, 2026February 20, 2026•0•"Western Alienation Separation", "Western Independence", Alberta, Canada, Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

Bell: Separatists seek support from Alberta snowbirds, Team Canada goes nuts

They couldn’t do it.

It was hoped their cause would make more of an effort than just burping up daily hysteria fuelled by social media.

But they couldn’t resist. And so we get to experience another eruption of phoney outrage.

by Blazingcatfur•February 20, 2026February 20, 2026•0•"Western Alienation Separation", "Western Independence", Alberta

Canada Has a Secessionist Movement on Its Hands. Its Supporters Thank Trump.

VAUXHALL, Alberta—In much of Canada, President Trump’s provocations like making the country a 51st state are deeply unpopular. In this conservative, oil-rich province, Trump presents an opportunity.

Alberta is poised to hold a referendum on seceding from Canada later this year, and supporters of independence credit Trump’s disruptive energy for adding fuel to their movement. Alberta secessionists view Trump as a powerful ally in their quest to rattle Canada’s liberal politics and supercharge oil production—and no obstacle to their independence, even if statehood is unlikely.

Albertan independence is a remote but chilling prospect for Canada. The western province is a resources powerhouse that holds most of Canada’s crude oil. Only Saudi Arabia and Venezuela have bigger reserves of crude.

by Blazingcatfur•February 15, 2026February 15, 2026•0•"Western Alienation Separation", "Western Independence", Alberta

Data suggests most Canadians believe U.S. would support Alberta separation

As discussion around Alberta separation continues, a new survey suggests many Canadians believe the United States would back the province if it chose to leave Confederation.

A Nanos Research survey commissioned by CTV News found four in five Canadians believe the U.S. would support Alberta separating from Canada. Respondents in the Prairie provinces reported the highest levels of that belief at 58.2 per cent, whereas less than 30 per cent of Quebec residents believe that it is likely that the U.S. would support Alberta separating.

by Blazingcatfur•February 15, 2026February 15, 2026•0•"Canada - USA Tariff Wars", "Western Alienation Separation", "Western Independence", Alberta, Canada, USA

Canadian separatists optimistic after meetings with Trump officials

Leaders of a right-wing group pushing a conservative Canadian province to secede and form a new nation say they have been meeting with Trump administration officials to discuss how their radical plan can benefit the U.S.

In three separate, highly unusual meetings with officials from the State and Treasury departments, they’ve discussed the logistics of Alberta breaking off from Canada, including switching over to U.S. currency and creating a new military.

by Blazingcatfur•February 12, 2026February 12, 2026•0•"Western Alienation Separation", "Western Independence", Alberta, Canada, USA