It’s not enough to oppose breaking up Canada in private. Albertans need to say it out loud

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Talk of Alberta breaking away from Canada is no longer just background noise. It’s getting louder, more organized, and too many reasonable Albertans are staying quiet. Their silence only emboldens the “manifest destiny” crowd.

The voices pushing for Alberta’s separation need to hear an important truth: the vast majority of Albertans love this province and love its place in Canada.

We need to say that out loud.

Separation sentiment in Alberta tends to flare up when frustration with federal policies, particularly around energy, equalization and what’s seen as a lack of respect for Alberta’s contributions, reaches a boiling point. Recent debates over pipelines, climate rules and regional fairness have reignited calls for independence in some quarters.

Alberta separatists aren’t the problem. The silent........

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