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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 1H 1M

MARTY UP NORTH: Does Alberta independence need a leader?

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In this episode, Marty looks at the pros and cons of a leaderless grassroots and the role of public institutions in Alberta’s independence push. He also covers the petition handoff and next steps, Mark Carney’s trip to Europe, Louise Arbour as the new governor general, the 2026 census, AirAsia’s Airbus order, a hantavirus outbreak and Honda cancelling its EV plant.

In this episode, Marty looks at the pros and cons of a leaderless grassroots and the role of public institutions in Alberta’s independence push. He also covers the petition handoff and next steps, Mark Carney’s trip to Europe, Louise Arbour as the new governor general, the 2026 census, AirAsia’s Airbus order, a hantavirus outbreak and Honda cancelling its EV plant.

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