The greatest of those freedoms is the right to vote. Speaking in general terms, the people, if they wish, can vote on almost anything. Yes, there is the ability to vote to secede from Confederation. Perhaps Alberta would be right to put separation from the rest of Canada to a vote. Of course, most Canadians, including numerous Albertans, are opposed. But do Albertan separatists have a good reason to leave Canada? For years — no, decades — the western provinces have been ignored. They’re not
needed to win an election and, for the most part, all they get are the leftovers. The bulk of the funding goes to eastern provinces. Mark Carney can make all the promises he wants to the West, but I don’t see any of them coming to fruition any time soon. So, yes, a vote for separation should be on the ballot. MICHAEL PERREAULT OTTAWA YELLOW CARD CARNEY How about awarding the first 2026 World Cup yellow card to Mark Carney for recklessly spending without any
accountability, wasting time on urgently needed LNG pipeline projects and infrastructure, arguing with the cost of living referee that he’s done all he can and, lastly, faking that he is actually a prime minister? EDDY DIGNAN ROCKLAND HAVE YOUR SAY Your letters are welcome, at: OttSun.Oped@sunmedia.ca. Include your first and last name AND city/town. Keep your letters short — and please try to be civil, even when criticizing or disagreeing. We edit for accuracy, length, clarity and legal concerns.
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So basically Alberta gets ignored and now they want out? wild.
I don’t really get why they’re blaming Carney for everything. Like, doesn’t Canada already have elections? If people can vote, then vote… right? Also LNG pipelines sound like the real problem but nobody ever says that part clearly.
A separation vote sounds nice until you remember it’s just gonna turn into another long court thing. But I swear the West never gets listened to, and the money always goes east. That said, the “yellow card” World Cup thing is kind of random, like why are we talking soccer? anyway Carney’s been spending so of course people are mad.
Wait—are they saying Alberta can vote to leave Canada like, officially? Because I’ve heard other people say it’s impossible unless the whole country votes, so I don’t know. And if Carney is “faking” being PM?? that’s a crazy accusation, like where’s that even from. Also LNG pipelines are “wasting time” but isn’t that what we need for energy?? I’m confused but I feel like the West is getting screwed, so I kinda get it.