EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 58 MIN
East Meets West: Alberta Courts Just Blocked The Independence Petition | Is It Over?
from The Political Orphans · host Nico Lagan
Alberta's independence petition was blocked by the courts.Hundreds of thousands of Albertans signed it. They followed the process. They did everything right. And the courts shut it down.Tonight Jason Lavigne joins me from Alberta for the launch of our new bi-weekly series East Meets West — where we break down federal politics and provide real updates on the Alberta independence movement straight from the ground.We cover what happened in court, what it means for the movement, what comes next and whether this is truly over or just the beginning of a longer fight.We also address the King of England's announcement of a Digital ID — because what happens in the UK today has a habit of showing up in Canada tomorrow. And if you have been following the surveillance architecture being built quietly through Bill C-22, Bill C-9 and social media bans you already know exactly where this is going.East Meets West. Every two weeks. Quebec meets Alberta. Federal politics meets the independence movement. The conversations mainstream media refuses to have.💲This show is 100% listener funded. No corporate, government or political money, just you! Support independent media by becoming a monthly contributor or one time support 👉 thepoliticalorphans.com/show🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive.🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: [email protected]🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday 7PM EST: youtube.com/@ThePoliticalOrphans
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Alberta's independence petition was blocked by the courts.Hundreds of thousands of Albertans signed it. They followed the process. They did everything right. And the courts shut it down.Tonight Jason Lavigne joins me from Alberta for the launch of our new bi-weekly series East Meets West — where we break down federal politics and provide real updates on the Alberta independence movement straight from the ground.We cover what happened in court, what it means for the movement, what comes next and whether this is truly over or just the beginning of a longer fight.We also address the King of England's announcement of a Digital ID — because what happens in the UK today has a habit of showing up in Canada tomorrow. And if you have been following the surveillance architecture being built quietly through Bill C-22, Bill C-9 and social media bans you already know exactly where this is going.East Meets West. Every two weeks. Quebec meets Alberta. Federal politics meets the independence movement. The conversations mainstream media refuses to have.💲This show is 100% listener funded. No corporate, government or political money, just you! Support independent media by becoming a monthly contributor or one time support 👉 thepoliticalorphans.com/show🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and CLICK THAT BELL to support independent media that doesn't take government handouts. Turn on notifications so you never miss a deep dive.🚨Got breaking news or guest suggestions? Contact: [email protected]🔴 LIVE Sunday–Thursday 7PM EST: youtube.com/@ThePoliticalOrphans
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