Alberta separatism referendum: What’s at stake for both sides
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Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Alberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon about his government’s referendum question on Alberta’s place within Canada. Edmonton MP and Liberal cabinet minister Eleanor Olszewski shares Ottawa’s reaction to separatist sentiment. Plus, reaction from supporters of Alberta remaining in Canada, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam and leader of the Forever Canadian petition Thomas Lukaszuk, as well as arguments for separation from constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson. Chapters: 00:00 Alberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon 10:03 Federal minister Eleanor Olszewski 19:15 Chief Allan Adem 25:06 Keith Wilson 32:51 Thomas Lukaszuk For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: https://www.cbc.ca/news Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcnews Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Subscribe to CBC News on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6MSjH9Bb63S9tbQa1Y Download the CBC N
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