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Decades after Reform’s rise, voters open to a new ‘Western Canada Party’
Most Canadians, including westerners, say it’s unlikely the west would separate from the rest of Canada February 5, 2019 – As Canada’s federal party leaders woo voters from coast to coast in this election year, the latest public opinion survey
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What unites & defines the “West”? In a complicated confederation, less than one might think
A region often divided finds itself united by the belief that the federal government treats it unfairly January 30, 2019 – The concept of “Western Canada” may be one born of geography and history, but where does it start and
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Fractured federation: Amid competing priorities, which provinces believe they give & get more from Canada?
Grievances in Western Canada & ambivalence towards Quebec highlight difficult interprovincial dynamics January 24, 2019 – One of the common threads of Canadian history is the palpable tension between provinces and regions. While violent rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada
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Six-in-ten Canadians say lack of new pipeline capacity represents a crisis in this country
Half say Trudeau government has been doing “too little” to build new capacity January 16, 2019 – Against the backdrop of an election year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing increasing pressure amid calls to move faster and more forcefully
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