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Alberta separation anxiety grows; Carney's defence procurement promise; Poilievre eyes notwithstanding clause on mass murder sentences
The federal Liberals' resurgence ahead of the 2025 election campaign has led to an increasing number of Albertans wanting to break up from Canada. Dawna Friesen speaks with a prominent separatist about why he thinks Alberta should gain independence. Plus, Dawna looks at how the movement is putting Premier Danielle Smith under increasing pressure. Heather Yourex-West looks at the push for Canada's energy sector to become more independent from the U.S. On the campaign trail, David Akin looks at Liberal Leader Mark Carney's ambitious pledge to fix defence procurement, and Touria Izri looks at…
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