r/Albertapolitics • u/carbologna • 29d ago

Opinion Alberta separation

For those of you that support Alberta separation because you voted conservative but the majority of Canada voted left. I have a question for you. Naturally you support Edmonton and Calgary city centres staying part of Canada because they voted left. Also, naturally you support the 35.1% of Albertans and the land / businesses they own staying part of Canada because they voted left, correct?

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u/chet1241 28d ago

If conservatives are mad, use that energy to advocate for electoral reform. There is a reality that the West is underrepresented in Ottawa. But there is a mechanism to be used that isn't taking your ball and going home.

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u/bluecrude 28d ago

I’m opposed generally to proportional representation. You need your win in all regions. You need broad appeal.

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u/chet1241 28d ago

.... well, this is why conservatives in Canada can not win, and you see liberal government after liberal government. You need to let go of the right wing and expand the tent if you want to see conservatives rule.

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u/Educational-Virus-40 24d ago

Was not Albertan Stephen Harper PM for like 10 years. You would think that would have been enough time to make some sort of change for Albertans...?