Western Separation
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Saskatchewan premier sees Buffalo Declaration as another step in escalating western frustrationSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he hasn't read the Buffalo Declaration yet, but many of the themes speak to growing western alienation.PoliticsFeb 21, 2020
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Wexit political party can now run candidates in Canadian federal electionsWexit Canada plans to run 104 candidates in the next federal election throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.PoliticsJan 10, 2020
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‘Right thing for a premier to do:’ Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe reflects on Pride paradeScott Moe’s participation in the Saskatoon Pride Festival marked a first for a Saskatchewan Party leader as well as for a Saskatchewan premier.CanadaDec 27, 2019
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Western frustration fuels Wexit separatist movementYears of recession and frustration with federal government policies are fuelling western Canadian separatist sentiments. The Wexit group is pushing for independence from Canada.PoliticsDec 9, 2019
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Saskatchewan premier wants more immigration control, considers provincial income tax collectionPremier Scott Moe says the province wants more control on the proportion of economic and family immigrants coming to Saskatchewan.PoliticsDec 4, 2019
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Elizabeth May calls out Jason Kenney: ‘There is no planet called Alberta’May stressed Alberta is not exempt from climate change and has already felt the harsh affects, including the Fort McMurray wildfires and the Calgary floods.CanadaNov 15, 2019
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Trudeau describes willingness to work with Saskatchewan in Moe meeting accountThe Prime Minister's Office said Trudeau is willing to work with Saskatchewan on a number of issues following a meeting Premier Scott Moe described as disappointing.CanadaNov 13, 2019
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Sask. premier exploring further provincial autonomy after ‘disappointing’ Trudeau meetingPremier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan will be working on being more visible on the world stage and working directly with international trading partners.PoliticsNov 12, 2019
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The West Wants Out: Alberta separatist group Wexit Canada seeking federal political party statusWestern separatist movement Wexit Canada, led by Albertan Peter Downing, has applied to Elections Canada to becoming a federal political party.PoliticsNov 5, 2019
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Separation sentiment soars in Alta. and Sask. — but there may be more smoke than fireIn the aftermath of the 2019 election, Canadians believe the country is more divided than ever, says Ipsos senior vice-president Kyle Braid.CommentaryNov 5, 2019
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