Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper cautioned against the prospect of Alberta separation in a column Friday, writing that even voting just to “send a message” would represent a fraught approach.

  • kent_eh@lemmy.ca
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    4 hours ago

    When did he explicitly advocate for separation?

    That’s not what I was referring to.

    He stored the fires of western alienation and anger at Ottawa.

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      4 hours ago

      Eh. I’d say he had help. Trudeau senior wasn’t exactly Alberta’s friend. Not to mention the 90’s were all about Quebec.

      • blartcap_@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        2 hours ago

        You have to do a lot more gymnastics to put the blame of the current state of Alberta separatism on those two things than Stephen Harper’s actions and effect on conservatives across the country.