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Stephen Harper warns Alberta separatism will bring 'no benefit' | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
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Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper cautioned against the prospect of Alberta separation in a column Friday, writing that even voting just to "send a message" would represent a fraught approach.

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[–] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

Now connect the dots between Smith's UCP government and Harper's effect on conservative parties around the country, and then the dots with those other situations. Which path has less dots?

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 week ago (2 children)

    How does "Alberta should have more autonomy" translate to "Alberta should leave Canada"? That's the dot your line's missing.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    This entire conversation is all about the current separatist sentiment. It always was.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 week ago

    And the current separatist sentiment starts in the Premier's office. Every change to the citizen initiative law that enabled this referendum, from requirements that it be vetted for constitutionality to the lowering of minimum signatures required, was performed by Smith's government.

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