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I really like former MP Diane Ablonczy. She, IMO, is a keen observer. Since she stepped down from politics to take care of her husband, she has, sadly, lost her hearing. But she reads widely and shares her insights.
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https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-danielle-smith-bets-albertas-future-on-carneys-promises/77510
DS has now lost Josh Andrus.
He says Danielle Smith is the problem.
… drip.drip.drip, one by one she is loosing the support of her base.
I’m sick and tired of politics. Especially this politician whom I thought understood our issues.
Stephen Harper criticizes Alberta independence movement, questions its leadership
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.Image courtesy of CBC
David Wiechnik
Published on:
02 Oct 2026, 1:50 pm
CALGARY — Stephen Harper has blasted the Alberta independence movement and its leading figures, saying there is “nothing resembling the credible leadership necessary to establish a new country.”
The former Conservative prime minister laid out his case for staying in Canada in a National Post column on Friday, adding that, despite the efforts of loud factions on both sides of the argument, “most Albertans neither wish to separate nor are happy with their place in the country.”
“Albertans are naturally inclined to love Canada and have made disproportionate contributions to every facet of national life,” Harper said.
“They do, however, wonder why Canada periodically seems to not love them.”
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