Albertans rally for separation amid nationalist fervor
May 3, 2025, 7:20 pm
In Alberta, supporters of separation from Canada took to the streets to protest federal policies and legislative proposals aimed at lowering the referendum threshold. The demonstration clearly reflects a growing regional discontent, challenging the age-old narrative of Canadian unity with some sharp local irony.
Reddit: r/Quebec
Bluesky: @edmlawyersteve.bsky.social, @danielthibault.bsky.social, @lapresse.ca
Hundreds of people rallied at the Alberta legislature Saturday to support separation from Canada, with many in the crowd waving Alberta flags and a few even displaying the U.S. Stars and Stripes.
Katheryn Speck a raconté qu’elle était autrefois une nationaliste canadienne, qu’elle avait voyagé à travers le monde avec une feuille d’érable sur son sac à dos et qu’elle avait vécu au Québec pour devenir parfaitement bilingue.
Premier Smith earlier this week proposed legislation that would lower the bar for holding a referendum
EDMONTON — Katheryn Speck said she used to be a Canadian nationalist, travelled the world with a maple leaf on her backpack and once lived in Quebec so she could become fluently bilingual. But on Saturday she was among hundreds of people who rallied at the Alberta legislature to support separation…
EDMONTON - Katheryn Speck said she used to be a Canadian nationalist, travelled the world with a maple leaf on her backpack and once lived in Quebec so she could become fluently bilingual.
permalink / 5 stories from sources in 5 hours ago #politics #albert #bloc #protest
More Top Stories...
Alberta NDP severs federal party membership ties
In a move that makes traditional party ties seem as outdated as dial-up internet, Alberta’s NDP has voted to let members opt out of federal membership. The decision sparks debates over ideological alignment and modernizing the party’s structure. More...
NL Liberal Race: John Hogan Named Next Premier
In a decisive contest, John Hogan secured his position as Newfoundland and Labrador’s new premier by winning the Liberal leadership race. The announcement marks a turning point for the party and signals anticipated policy shifts as Hogan takes the helm to steer the province in a renewed political direction. More...
Québec Solidaire Leadership Bid Stirs Party Debate
Sol Zanetti, the deputy for Jean-Lesage, has thrown his hat in the ring for the co-porte-parole position of Québec Solidaire, announcing his candidacy on social media. This bold political move is already stirring discussions within the party about its future leadership strategy. More...
Warren Buffett to step down with Canadian successor announced
Billionaire Warren Buffett surprised investors by announcing his exit at year’s end, and in a twist worthy of a boardroom soap opera, he introduced 62‐year-old Canadian Greg Abel as his chosen heir. The decision marks the end of an era at Berkshire Hathaway. More...
IKEA Strike in Montreal: Workers Reject Insufficient Wage Increase
At Montreal’s major IKEA store, employees have taken industrial action after union leadership rejected a modest five per cent wage increase offer spanning four years. The union maintained the raise fell short of matching inflation, intensifying labour-management tensions and sparking a direct protest against what workers deem an unacceptable effort at fair compensation. More...
Related Tags
Politics
Alberta NDP severs federal party membership ties (7 hours ago)
NL Liberal Race: John Hogan Named Next Premier (11 hours ago)
Québec Solidaire Leadership Bid Stirs Party Debate (15 hours ago)
Alberta
Calgary Murder Trial Rejects Insanity Defense in Brutal Fatal Stabbing (2 hours ago)
Alberta NDP severs federal party membership ties (7 hours ago)
Oilers clash with Golden Knights in high-stakes playoff series (10 hours ago)
Bloc
Terrebonne riding flips to Bloc Québécois after vote validation (2 days ago)
Protest
IKEA Strike in Montreal: Workers Reject Insufficient Wage Increase (11 hours ago)
Romanian Presidential Election: Tension, Chaos, and Extreme-Right Resurgence (24 hours ago)
Wisconsin Governor Defies Arrest Threat Over Border Guidance (33 hours ago)