Carney says he expects U.S. to 'respect Canadian sovereignty' after Alberta separatists meet with Trump team
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Carney Demands U.S. Respect Sovereignty Amid Alberta Row
Is the U.S. interfering in Canadian sovereignty or is Alberta fighting for legitimate self-determination from an oppressive federation?
Above: Protests against Alberta's proposed separation and Bill 54 in Edmonton, on May 15, 2025. Image credit: Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Alberta separatism isn't about money — it's about self-determination and escaping a federation that treats the province with contempt and hostility. Eastern Canada offers zero empathy, only insults like "ditchbillies" and "traitors," proving Albertans are regarded as servants rather than equals deserving respect.
Opposition narrative
The Trump administration is brazenly violating Canadian sovereignty by openly supporting Alberta separatists and attempting to break up the country. This flagrant interference in domestic politics demands immediate action — expelling the U.S. ambassador, rallying international support and forcing Alberta's government to declare whether it stands with Canada or with foreign separatists.
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