The idea of Alberta separatism is closer to mainstream than ever before

“In his timely new book The Republic of Alberta: An Idea That Won’t Go Away (out now with Sutherland House), journalist Tyler Dawson examines the long history and renewed force of Alberta separatism, and traces how a province that remains overwhelmingly Canadian has nonetheless developed a deep and durable sense of alienation from Ottawa, and the rest of the country. In this exclusive excerpt, Dawson reveals the political tensions that followed the 2025 federal election and explores why, for many Albertans, the question is not simply whether Alberta should leave Canada, but whether Canada has ever truly understood what Alberta contributes — and what it expects in return. Read More

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