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EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 12 MIN

Separatism, sovereignty and a new pope

from Truth & Politics · host APTN

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she isn't calling for Alberta to separate, but she's moving ahead with legislation that would make it easier. First Nations leaders are calling her rhetoric insanity and an attack on their rights. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that King Charles will make a rare visit to open the 45th Parliament of Canada. And in a historic first, a pope from North America has been selected. Pope Leo XIV is from the United States. Our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward to weigh in. Jennifer Laewetz is the CEO of Paskwaw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair is a columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/

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