Eastern Canadians resent Trump tariffs, yet punish freedom-loving Albertans
Alberta faces genuine animosity, with only those Albertans opposing the oil and gas industry being respected.
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Albertans are questioning what Torontonians and Montrealers think of Canada’s treatment of the beloved province.
Just as Eastern Canadians resented Trump's tariffs on their industries, Albertans feel their autonomy is challenged by Ottawa's actions, which go beyond tariffs to include pipeline blockades and industry threats, disproportionately affecting Alberta and Saskatchewan, who contribute significantly to Canada's finances.
While Quebec's separatism garnered supportive responses from the Canadian establishment, Alberta faces genuine animosity, with only those Albertans opposing the oil and gas industry being respected.
The media often attacks those who are genuinely "Albertan."
Westerners are weary of Ottawa's long-standing economic pressures, akin to Trump's tactics but from within their own country.
Ezra advises against using divisive language similar to that used against the trucker convoy, as it reveals animosity towards Alberta.
The Canadian establishment's criticism of Trump's economic bullying is hypocritical given their treatment of Alberta.
Rebel News has planned town hall meetings in Edmonton and Calgary for May 12 and 14. Ezra emphasizes respectful journalistic coverage on Canada’s national unity crisis.
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Abraham Samuel commented 2025-05-12 17:18:03 -0400It all began in 1864 when the gov’t of Canada’s (Upper and Lower Canada) were looking for a solution to their own political problems; they decided to go to the Charlottetown Conference (Maritime Union) and suggest Confederation. It happened in 1867.
The structure designed for gov’t of the new Confederation was designed for the Maritimes and Central Canada, with only a vague concept for the West in the future.
We still are trying to govern with this flawed governmental structure.
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Fran g commented 2025-05-11 15:14:06 -0400I do not want to separate, I am Canadian and proud of it. I think alot of people are reacting with emotion. Its best to give it time. Sam thanks for doing what you do and be careful out there
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Anthony Salotti commented 2025-05-11 06:36:34 -0400I’m all for Alberta Independence . It’s up to Carney to help prevent it now .The ball is in his court .
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Jane Branchflower commented 2025-05-10 09:52:02 -0400I’m from Ontario. I understand and support Alberta. I want to use Canadian oil and gas in my car.
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Robert Pariseau commented 2025-05-10 09:32:09 -0400You have to remember that it’s not oil and gas they oppose. It’s Alberta oil and gas.
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Anthony Salotti commented 2025-05-10 07:16:02 -0400It’s time Alberta had a say about how their province can be run. Just like Quebec and Ontario has had it since day one. It’s the fault of the Laurentian elite’s letting this happen .
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Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-05-10 02:26:50 -0400We in Alberta are treated this way because we’re not regarded as important, simply a bunch of deplorable hillbillies living in flyover country.
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David Heinze commented 2025-05-10 01:24:42 -0400Let’s say you were in a foreign country like China and were detained or incarcerated for saying the wrong thing. Who would you want to have your back, Trudeau, Carney, Trump?
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Bruce Atchison commented 2025-05-09 20:41:11 -0400Thanks, Ezra, for letting easterners know why we Albertans are so upset. Ottawa has stifled us for many decades. We’re their piggy bank and that’s all they think of us as being. Even when we had Albertans like Stephen Harper in Ottawa, we didn’t get the respect we deserve. We ought to form a country called Saskberta with Lloydminster as its capital.
