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MARRIOTT: Alberta’s independence referendum isn't fringe anymore — and the media knows it
19+ hour, 50+ min ago (100+ words) This past week, the number of negative references to the “separation” referendum exploded, but many of them simply repeated each other’s talking points. At my deadline, the number of negative articles in print media is over 20, with not one positive…...
Carney exempts new interprovincial pipelines from Impact Assessment Act reviews
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (597+ words) Western Standard Prime Minister Mark Carneyâs government has eliminated a requirement for new interprovincial pipelines to undergo reviews under the federal Impact Assessment Act, a move welcomed by industry but opposed by First Nations and environmental groups.The new…...
WATCH: Is Poilievre pushing Alberta conservatives too far?
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (100+ words) Western Standard WATCH: Is Poilievre pushing Alberta conservatives too far? Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford and Dave Naylor discuss Pierre Poilievre’s push against Alberta independence, the Oct. 19 referendum and the risk of alienating Western conservatives. They also examine Mark…...
WATCH: Why Ottawa’s political system is so hard to change
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (94+ words) Western Standard Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer examine what they see as Canada’s growing democratic deficit, from the concentration of power in the Prime Minister’s Office to strict party discipline, judicial power and barriers between provinces. They trace many…...
WAGNER: Liberal-friendly American interference in the 1995 Quebec referendum
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (550+ words) westernstandard.news...
MARRIOTT: Option 2 is Alberta’s only real leverage — and the Establishment is terrified
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (120+ words) Now that we are in September, the independence campaign news and analysis will ramp up significantly. Many of you are already disgusted or bored and may have checked out or tuned out the daily drama. Also, many of you have…...
Smith defends timing of Alberta Energy Centre rebrand, saying it's not related to independence
1+ week, 5+ day ago (624+ words) Western Standard...
Nationalist leader dispels 'doom and gloom' critics of Alberta independence
1+ week, 5+ day ago (333+ words) Western Standard EDMONTON â Prominent nationalist Keith Wilson attempted to counter federalist arguments against Alberta independence on Monday, claiming that the points were inaccurate and meant to scare voters.The video addressed a collection of points raised against Alberta independence…...
MORGAN: Shady characters are exploiting the Alberta independence movement — time to distance the movement from them
1+ week, 5+ day ago (598+ words) Every movement attracts them. Call them grifters, con artists, weasels, or fraudsters if you will. Sometimes their motivations aren’t monetary. They could be seeking a sense of personal validation, or possibly they just get off on garnering attention. They don’t…...
OLDCORN: Hamilton’s crackdown on Dominion Society conference failed — and that’s good for Canadian democracy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (487+ words) westernstandard.news...