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What is going on in Alberta?
Alberta's upcoming referendum on separation has captured national attention, but what is really driving support for greater autonomy and separatism? In this episode of Disagreeing Well, I sit down with Jared Wesley, professor of political science at the University of Alberta. Jared leads the Common Ground Initiative which studies Alberta separatism, western alienation, populism and political attitudes within Alberta, while also trying to figure out how to foster dialogue across differences.
Drawing upon extensive public opinion research and community engagement, Jared explains why many…
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