Alberta’s Independence Panel? Been There, Done That

Cory Morgan: Why the Alberta Next Panel Should Be Taken Seriously

Commentary Shortly after being elected as Alberta’s premier in 2019, Jason Kenney launched what was called the Fair Deal Panel. The mandate of the panel was to gauge ways Alberta could assert itself within confederation and shield itself from federal incursions. The panel was comprised of a wide array of Albertans, from government members to academics, and it toured the province for months seeking input from citizens at public meetings. In May 2…

Alberta’s independence panel? Been there, done that

A version of Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next initiative has already happened twice in the past two decades

Alberta panel formed to fight federal overreach questioned over proposed cuts to newcomers

Two members of Alberta's new $2-million panel fighting federal overreach say they aren't responsible for the messaging and ideas on the panel's website, including a suggestion to end social supports for some newcomers.

Alberta Premier Creates Panel as Separation Support Rises

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced Wednesday the creation of a panel to explore the province’s future relationship with Canada, as separatist sentiment grows following the federal Liberal Party’s election victory. Smith said the “Alberta Next Panel” will conduct public meetings and recommend proposals for voter consideration in 2026 referendums. “Albertans have had enough of Ottawa’s […]