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Alberta's $67B Equalization Frustration Fuels Independence Talks

5/10/2025

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Alberta's staggering $67 billion contribution to Canada's equalization program since 1957 has sparked a fervent independence movement, fueled by feelings of neglect from Ottawa. Former Premier Jason Kenney's referendum on equalization went unheard, while economic policies jeopardize Alberta's energy sector. Now, Saskatchewan is weighing similar secession talks, raising alarms about national unity.

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Alberta's staggering $67 billion contribution to Canada's equalization program since 1957 has sparked a fervent independence movement, fueled by feelings of neglect from Ottawa. Former Premier Jason Kenney's referendum on equalization went unheard, while economic policies jeopardize Alberta's energy sector. Now, Saskatchewan is weighing similar secession talks, raising alarms about national unity.