Separation, Housing, and Cost of Living: Canada’s Tipping Point | Shane Wenzel

In this episode of Citizen, we sit down with builder and entrepreneur Shane Wenzel to break down what’s really driving frustration across Canada, from Alberta separation to the housing affordability crisis. Shane brings an on-the-ground perspective from the construction and development world, explaining how government regulation, permit delays, building codes, and net-zero housing policies are increasing costs and slowing housing supply. Our conversation digs into why housing has become one of the clearest examples of how policy decisions directly impact everyday Canadians. We also discuss the growing Alberta independence movement, unanswered questions around banking, investment, population movement, and economic uncertainty, and why rising cost-of-living pressures are changing how people view government and institutions.