Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to urge Albertans to collaborate with other provinces in demanding that Ottawa revise policies he believes hinder their progress – a strategy he describes as “the practical, realistic path to a stronger Alberta within a united Canada.”
An excerpt from his keynote address, scheduled for Monday in Calgary as part of Poilievre’s initiative to convince Alberta to stay in Canada, was shared with by the Conservative Party on Sunday morning.
Poilievre plans to state that if anyone listens closely to Albertans’ concerns, “you will find they do not have a problem with fellow Canadians or even with Canada. They have a problem with the federal government,” according to the excerpt.
“Unblocking resources and pipelines, respecting firearms owners, locking up criminals, relieving taxpayers, respecting provincial autonomy, unlocking free enterprise – we know that these are the things Albertans have been demanding,” the speech reads.
Poilievre is set to highlight various provinces such as Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and Quebec as allies in this effort. The demands echo what federal Conservatives have been emphasizing for months.
WATCH | Conservatives will campaign for Albertans to stay in Canada, says Poilievre:
Poilievre says Conservatives will campaign for Albertans to stay ‘part of the Canadian family’
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stated he wants Alberta to remain ‘within a united Canada,’ mentioning that his party will begin campaigning in Alberta ‘every day, in every way to unite this country around hope.’
“All Canadians want these things,” the speech states. “The answer is not to pull away from our friends in other provinces but to lock arms with them to make the changes we need.”
“We do not need a different country, Alberta. We need different government policies in Ottawa,” Poilievre is expected to say.
Alberta premier lays out referendum question that could lead to separatism vote
In her provincial address Thursday evening, Danielle Smith mentioned an extra question would be included on an Oct. 19 ballot regarding whether Alberta’s government should start the legal process needed for holding a binding referendum on separation from Canada.
Smith indicated that a vote favoring separation wouldn’t kickstart any formal process but would allow Alberta’s government access necessary legal steps required for such a binding referendum. She has consistently claimed she intends to vote for Alberta remaining part of Canada.
The move toward calling this referendum followed after a judge halted a petition seeking independence circulated by the pro-separatist group Stay Free Alberta.
The judge found Elections Alberta’s chief electoral officer Gordon Mc Clure had made an error when approving the petition without considering previous court rulings stating separation would breach Indigenous people’s treaty rights.
‘Smith insists ‘Canada can work’
On Friday night, Smith addressed over 2,000 supporters at a United Conservative Party event where she laid out her reasons why she believes Alberta should continue being part of Canada.
“I still believe Canada can work. I believe it’s working better every day, and it can work even better in the future if we keep fighting together for it,” Smith said.
She referenced an agreement between both levels of government which could potentially see construction begin on a new oil pipeline towards the West Coast by September 2027.![]()
The premier expressed her belief that now isn’t the time abandon opportunities available for their province while progress is being achieved.
Even though he praised Smith’s commitment towards advocating “for good people of Alberta”, Poilievre criticized their memorandum deal claiming it falls short.
The Prime Minister Mark Carney has referred negatively about Smith’s proposed referendum calling it “a dangerous bluff” noting its ballot question wasn’t included within United Conservative Party’s election platform nor discussed during last provincial campaign.
A survey conducted by Angus Reid Institute released late May suggests more respondents from Alberta prefer saying yes towards possible second referendum than agreeing simply about independence itself,
The data indicates around 35 percent support holding another decision-making round concerning separation whereas only approximately 30 percent would favor becoming independent under straightforward questioning about leaving.
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Poilievre says Conservatives will campaign for Albertans to stay ‘part of the Canadian family’
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stated he wants Alberta to remain ‘within a united Canada,’ mentioning that his party will begin campaigning in Alberta ‘every day, in every way to unite this country around hope.’
“All Canadians want these things,” the speech states. “The answer is not to pull away from our friends in other provinces but to lock arms with them to make the changes we need.”
“We do not need a different country, Alberta. We need different government policies in Ottawa,” Poilievre is expected to say.
‘Campaigning for Canadian unity’
Last month, Poilievre announced his plan to travel across Alberta encouraging residents of his home province to “stay as part of the Canadian family.” He also promised that he wouldn’t be alone in advocating for national unity. “All Conservatives will be campaigning for Canadian unity in Alberta,” Poilievre remarked. “I stand for a united country and we’re going to campaign every day and every way.” This fall, Albertans will vote on whether they want their province to initiate a binding referendum on separating from Canada. Premier Danielle Smith has presented this vote as an opportunity to determine if it’s worth pursuing further resources and attention. WATCH | Danielle Smith lays out referendum question:
Alberta premier lays out referendum question that could lead to separatism vote
In her provincial address Thursday evening, Danielle Smith mentioned an extra question would be included on an Oct. 19 ballot regarding whether Alberta’s government should start the legal process needed for holding a binding referendum on separation from Canada.
Smith indicated that a vote favoring separation wouldn’t kickstart any formal process but would allow Alberta’s government access necessary legal steps required for such a binding referendum. She has consistently claimed she intends to vote for Alberta remaining part of Canada.
The move toward calling this referendum followed after a judge halted a petition seeking independence circulated by the pro-separatist group Stay Free Alberta.
The judge found Elections Alberta’s chief electoral officer Gordon Mc Clure had made an error when approving the petition without considering previous court rulings stating separation would breach Indigenous people’s treaty rights.
‘Smith insists ‘Canada can work’
On Friday night, Smith addressed over 2,000 supporters at a United Conservative Party event where she laid out her reasons why she believes Alberta should continue being part of Canada.
“I still believe Canada can work. I believe it’s working better every day, and it can work even better in the future if we keep fighting together for it,” Smith said.
She referenced an agreement between both levels of government which could potentially see construction begin on a new oil pipeline towards the West Coast by September 2027.The Prime Minister Mark Carney has referred negatively about Smith’s proposed referendum calling it “a dangerous bluff” noting its ballot question wasn’t included within United Conservative Party’s election platform nor discussed during last provincial campaign.
A survey conducted by Angus Reid Institute released late May suggests more respondents from Alberta prefer saying yes towards possible second referendum than agreeing simply about independence itself,
The data indicates around 35 percent support holding another decision-making round concerning separation whereas only approximately 30 percent would favor becoming independent under straightforward questioning about leaving.
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