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Why Alberta wants to leave Canada and what happens if voters back separation

Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta is heading into a crucial vote on whether to begin the legal process for a future referendum on independence, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning that separation could trigger years of uncertainty and deepen divisions across the country.

The Times of India · Oct 17

Q&A with an Alberta politics expert: Taking the province’s pulse on the eve of the referendum approaches

Jared Wesley, a professor of political science at the University of Alberta, is on the award-winning Conversation Weekly podcast discussing the Alberta independence referendum being held on Oct. 19 and his work in community town halls throughout the province leading up to the vote. The following is a truncated version…

The Conversation · Oct 15

In Alberta, far-right populism fuelled by conspiracy theories and alienation drive bid to separate from Canada

In the western Canadian province of Alberta, a political battle is playing out on people’s front lawns. Separatists are flying the royal blue Alberta flag, others the red and white maple leaf of Canada to show their support for a united Canada.

The Conversation · Oct 15

Canada hasn’t pulled the gas trigger in Trump’s trade war. What happens if it does?

IN FOCUS: The Great White North has the upper hand when it comes to oil and gas, but experts tell Alex Woodward they hope cooler heads will prevail before the risk of mutually assured economic destruction

The Independent UK · Sep 3

51st state of mind: As Alberta votes on independence, will Trump back separation?

In a few weeks, Albertans will be asked in a referendum whether they want the province to remain in Canada or move toward a second referendum on independence.

The Conversation · Sep 3

Find out who your MP is: Canada's Portage College asks protesting Indian students to approach politicians for work permit woes

Canada's Portage College has come up with a new instruction for its students who have been denied a postgraduate work permit by the Canadian government. The college asked the students to find out their local MPs in Canada and approach them, seeking a solution to the situation. This came after…

The Times of India · Aug 20

'Return home': Alberta Premier tells international students without PR to leave Canada when visas expire

Alberta's premier stated study visas are temporary documents for international students. She emphasized that students should return home after their permitted stay ends. This comes as many students protest difficulties in obtaining post-graduation work permits. Some programs at Portage College may have given students unrealistic immigration expectations. Canada is tightening…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

'You need to go home': Canada leader reacts to protesting Indian student of Portage College, says 'our view is that...'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacted to the ongoing protest of the Indian students of Portage College who have been denied a post-graduation work permit and said if their student visas have expired and no work permit, then they have to leave. "Our view is that if you come here as…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have proposed a pipeline to carry western Canadian oil to the country's east as Canada seeks new markets

The Independent UK · Jul 6

New pipeline in Canada to proceed after C$150bn pledged to ease BC and First Nations concerns

Port expansion and protections for whales part of BC and Alberta plan to expand country’s presence overseas

The Guardian - US · Jul 3