Is Canada About to Break Apart_

Could Canada be facing a new push toward political fragmentation? While Quebec’s long-standing independence movement has captured global attention for decades, a quieter but growing separatist sentiment has been building in Alberta. Fuelled by economic grievances, political marginalisation, and dissatisfaction with federal policies—especially under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—many Albertans now question whether remaining in Canada serves their interests. This video explores the historical roots of separatism in both Quebec and Alberta, the evolving constitutional framework provided by the Clarity Act, and how Alberta's political climate has been shaped by energy policy, equalisation payments, and federal election results.

Recent developments have reignited debate. The surprise 2024 re-election of Donald Trump and the Liberal Party’s continued dominance in Ottawa have deepened Albertan discontent. Premier Danielle Smith has hinted at the possibility of a referendum, especially if federal policies threaten the province’s economic lifelines. With movements like Wexit and the Maverick Party gaining traction, and even talk of Alberta joining the United States circulating, the stakes are rising. While full secession remains unlikely in the near term, growing regional dissatisfaction could have profound implications—not just for Alberta, but for the unity of Canada as a whole. Could a new wave of Western separatism reshape the country’s future?

*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:43 Secession and Politics in Canada
01:28 Canada and Alberta: Location and Population
02:12 The Emergence of Modern Canada
04:12 Quebec Secessionism in Canadian Politics
07:03 The Origins of the Alberta Independence Movement
08:50 Albertan Independence Movement, 2015-2024
11:15 The Current Factors Behind Albertan Separatism
12:53 Could Alberta Break Away from Canada?

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