Alberta separation debate draws federal unity appeals (opens in new tab)

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi and federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson made national-unity appeals in recent days as Alberta’s separation debate drew more attention, with several interventions centred on Calgary. Poilievre delivered a national-unity speech in Calgary as pro-independence voices gained attention in Alberta. Nenshi told a Calgary Chamber of Commerce audience on June 15 that a planned Oct. 19 referendum vote was creati...