Saskatchewan Political Panel | Saskatchewan and western separation

Cory Morgan: Political Leaders Have a Tough Game to Play as Western Separatist Movement Gains Steam

Commentary Newly minted Prime Minister Mark Carney emerged relatively unscathed from his first meeting with President Donald Trump. Now, he must deal with a budding national unity crisis as separatist support in Western Canada has blossomed. If Carney had been hoping for a post-electoral grace period in office, those hopes have been dashed. Angus Reid’s polling indicates that 36 percent of Albertans would support provincial independence if a ref…

Lorne Gunter: Insiders suggest Premier Smith working to limit chances of separation, which she claims to oppose

The best way to forestall separatist sentiment is to acknowledge that frustration is high while rushing the separatists’ planning.

Saskatchewan Political Panel | Saskatchewan and western separation

Western separation is gaining momentum in Alberta and Saskatchewan. This week CBC's political panel discusses its impact in Saskatchewan politics and the movement at large. The panel featured Regina Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk, Canadian Press reporter Jeremy Simes and Morning Edition host Adam Hunter.

Mandryk: Quebec separatists may make best case against Western separatism

Grievances over Ottawa polices annoying the hell out of us hardly makes Saskatchewan and Alberta distinct societies.