Cory Morgan: Political Leaders Have a Tough Game to Play as Western Separatist Movement Gains Steam

Cory Morgan: Political Leaders Have a Tough Game to Play as Western Separatist Movement Gains Steam
People gather in support of Alberta separating from Canada during a rally at the legislature in Edmonton on May 3, 2025. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson
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Newly minted Prime Minister Mark Carney emerged relatively unscathed from his first meeting with President Donald Trump. Now, he must deal with a budding national unity crisis as separatist support in Western Canada has blossomed. If Carney had been hoping for a post-electoral grace period in office, those hopes have been dashed.