Global National: April 14, 2025 | Growing number of Albertans want to separate from Canada

From Global News.

The federal Liberals’ resurgence ahead of the 2025 election has led to an increasing number of Albertans wanting to break free from Canada. Dawna Friesen speaks with a prominent separatist about why he thinks Alberta should gain independence. Plus, Dawna looks at how the movement is putting Premier Danielle Smith under increasing pressure.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to tariff Alberta’s oil exports has highlighted Canada’s need to become more energy independent and less reliant on the U.S. Heather Yourex-West looks at how the oil and gas industry is hoping for change from the winner of the 2025 federal election.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is promising to improve Canada’s defence procurement process if his party wins the election. David Akin reports on Carney’s strategy to make the Canadian military less reliant on the U.S. — and how the Liberals have previously made similar promises.

Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to go to extraordinary lengths to toughen prison sentences for mass murderers, by restoring consecutive life sentences. Touria Izri explains how Poilievre is promising to use the notwithstanding clause, and has reaction from both victims’ families and critics.

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