Weekly Wrap: The cost of Alberta separatism

Weekly Wrap: The cost of Alberta separatism

Author: CBC June 6, 2026 Duration: 22:33

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warns Albertans that separating from Canada could cost billions of dollars, while new polling suggests it could also cost the province a significant number of its residents. And Canada works to mend a shaky relationship with the U.S. ahead of the CUSMA review deadline. The Weekly Wrap panel — Laura D'Angelo, Zain Velji and Michael Solberg — breaks it all down.


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