making the topic potent. Indigenous leaders oppose separation without their consent, highlighting that Alberta is on treaty lands and federal negotiations are crucial.
Albertan separatist sentiment is deeply intertwined with the oil and gas industry, with proponents arguing that federal policies (like emissions caps) harm the sector, leading to feelings that Alberta's prosperity, tied to oil, is under attack by a hostile Ottawa, though majorities of Albertans don't support separation, and some see the talk as a political tactic by leaders like Premier Smith to appease the oil-focused base.
While oil industry advocates support the narrative, the movement also involves genuine frustration over federal resource control and a distinct cultural identity, with some analysts viewing it as a long-term strategy to assert provincial power over oil, as detailed in The Narwhal.
The situation in Alberta is NOT complicated: The majority of Albertans are being hijacked by Big Oil's narrative.
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