Derek Fildebrandt, Cory Morgan, Nigel Hannaford and Dave Naylor break down the final days of Alberta’s referendum campaign, including Jason Kenney’s call for the UCP to distance itself from independence supporters and what that could mean for Danielle Smith’s coalition. The panel also looks at Mark Carney’s final-week push in Alberta, the remaining referendum questions, possible constitutional reform and what comes next once the votes are counted.Support the channel: www.youtube.com/@WesternStandard?sub_confirmation=1»»» Subscribe to the Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription?utm_source=youtubeFor breaking news, videos, opinion and in-depth coverage: https://www.westernstandard.news/?utm_source=youtubeFollow the Western Standard on X: https://x.com/WesternStandardFollow the Western Standard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline/Sign up for Western Standard newsletters: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/788568/130204520588249083/shareSupport independent journalism in Western Canada: https://www.westernstandard.news/subscription

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Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer lay out a proposed third path for Alberta beyond the status quo and independence. They explore a principle-based participatory democracy built around individual sovereignty, stronger regional autonomy, a new relationship with Indigenous nations and a reworked federation that gives the West, Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Canada more control over their own affairs.

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A referendum is just around the corner, giving Albertans the opportunity to have their say on some important questions, including whether Alberta should stay in Canada. Voters' engaging in this democratic act is something that this evening's Hannaford guest finds particularly important — believing this could be a key part of solving the frustrations many Albertans have about Canada.

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Marty Up North looks at Quebec’s election result and what the Parti Québécois comeback could mean for Canada, Mark Carney and Alberta’s independence debate. Drawing on his experience in Quebec, Marty breaks down the rural-urban divide, the incumbent collapse, Conservative gains and Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s minority government. He also weighs Elon Musk’s comments before turning to B.C., Freeland, diesel prices, Calgary politics, MAID and more.

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Derek Fildebrandt is joined by Cory Morgan, Dave Naylor and B.C. reporter Alex Zoltan to break down the biggest stories of the day, including the cross-border arrest tied to the Tumbler Ridge shooting, Quebec’s PQ victory and what it could mean for Alberta’s independence debate, and the growing backlash over David Eby’s snap election call in British Columbia.

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Natalie St. Hilaire and Randy Royer are joined by Western Standard’s Josh Andrus to ask whether Alberta can turn frustration with Ottawa into a broader push for constitutional change. They discuss the coming referendum, the divide between independence and Western alienation, reforming Canada’s Constitution, Danielle Smith’s role and whether Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba could work together to build a stronger Western voice.

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