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The West wants out? Alberta separatism explained

Aug 27, 201922 min
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Episode description

Anger at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over pipelines, his carbon tax and a seeming lack of support for western issues has spurred some to start talking western separation. Depsite current separatist parties being a non-entity, and Alberta electing staunch federalist Jason Kenney in the spring, the Idea of a “Western Exit” or Wexit is catching the attention of some. Dave is joined by National Post reporter Tyler Dawson. Background reading: Is a Wexit in Alberta's future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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