Opinion | If Albertans want their voices to count in Ottawa, the path forward is not separation, it’s electoral reform

Opinion
Written By Shara Cooper

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith makes an announcement in Edmonton, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS

Published May 12, 2025

For decades, Quebec has been the province to voice desire for referendums, but recently talk of separating has been blowing over the prairies. This latest iteration is being pushed under the banner of autonomy and fairness, driven by frustration over another federal Liberal government and a growing sense of Western alienation.

As a born and raised Albertan, currently living in B.C., I know what it feels like to have the election called before our polls are even closed. I’m not void of empathy, but let’s call Alberta separatism what it is: a distraction.

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Shara Cooper

Shara Cooper is the founder of Recipes & Roots. She is the mother of two teenage daughters, one dog, and one cat. She lives in the Kootenays in BC, Canada. At times, Shara isn’t sure if she’s an introverted extrovert or an extroverted introvert.

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