What's driving Alberta separatists?
National Post · Published on October 16, 2026
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Will Albertans vote to remain a part of Canada, or will they vote to start the process to hold a vote on separation? That question is the main focus in Monday's referendum in Alberta, which features a host of questions on immigration and constitutional issues. For many Canadians, the question "Who are these separatists?" has proven elusive. National Post Western Canada correspondent Jesse Snyder joins host Dave Breakenridge to discuss why separatists feel so emboldened despite lacking popular support, what is driving their movement, and what things could look like in Alberta politics after Monday's vote. Further reading: God, guns and grievances: Alberta’s separatists make their case for independence (https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/alberta-separatism-referendum) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)
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