Conrad Black says Alberta leaving Confederation would be 'the end of Canada'

Lord Conrad Black has said that Alberta may hold the ultimate power in deciding Canada’s future, predicting that Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate policies could push the province toward independence with consequences more severe than Quebec’s independence movement.

In a speech at the Canada Strong and Free Network (CSFN) conference in Calgary on Saturday, the historian, commentator, and founder of the National Post discussed the country’s shifting political landscape, arguing that Ottawa’s treatment of Alberta’s oil and gas industry could spark a crisis with severe consequences for Confederation. ---More...

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