The Alberta Quagmire: A Tale of National Unity and Constitutional Tensions The recent debate over a separation referendum in Alberta has reignited discussions about the province's place within Canada.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's appeal to national unity, however, raises more questions than it answers. His government must bridge the gap between Ottawa and Western provinces, but can they do so effectively?
Carney's promise of new energy policies, including deploying natural gas powered turbines to generate electricity, appears to be a response to Alberta's concerns about being underappreciated by the federal government.