In Alberta, Poilievre to argue new federal direction can ease separatist concerns
Poilievre says policy changes on resources, pipelines and provincial autonomy could help counter separatist sentiment, with 35% of Albertans backing a second referendum, pollsters found.
- On Monday in Calgary, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will argue that changing federal policies, rather than separation, is the solution to Alberta's grievances, urging Albertans to stay "within a united Canada."
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced last month an October referendum asking whether the province should pursue separation or remain in Canada, arguing that avoiding this vote would be "muzzling the voices of hundreds of thousands of Albertans."
- Poilievre contends that repealing Liberal "anti-development laws" like bills C-69 and C-48 would benefit Alberta, advocating for "unblocking resources and pipelines" while encouraging the province to "lock arms with Quebec" on federal policy control.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed the referendum as a "dangerous bluff," noting the question lacked support in the United Conservative Party's platform and citing recent pipeline deals as evidence Canada works.
- Polling from the Angus Reid Institute shows about 35 per cent of respondents favor a binding referendum, while only 30 per cent support simple independence, figures that emerge as leaders debate the effectiveness of provincial unity strategies.
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Poilievre says listen to Albertans, don’t attack them
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said people from across the country should be supporting Alberta's ambitions, and urged Canada to "wrap its arms around Alberta and its people."
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Rimbey ReviewPoilievre targets federal policies in Calgary rally for a united Canada
Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre was in Calgary on June 8 to launch a campaign for a stronger Alberta within Canada. The MP for Battle River–Crowfoot acknowledged the grievances Albertans have with their place in Confederation, calling out Ottawa directly and noting that governance in Canada is laid out in the British North America Act, which is essentially an organizational chart for all levels of government to follow. “It’s…
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Poilievre to prescribe new policies as an antidote for Alberta separation sentiment
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to call for a shift in federal policies as an antidote for separatist sentiment in Alberta. Poilievre is set to speak in Calgary later today, and an excerpt of his speech was shared with The Canadian Press. The party leader will argue in his speech th...
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