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Jun 17, 2026 40 min

Tyler Dawson: Why Alberta Separatism is Back

from Lean Out with Tara Henley Hosted by Tara Henley

On October 19, citizens in the province of Alberta will vote on whether they want to proceed with a referendum on separating from the rest of Canada. My guest on the program today has written a new book about the history of these tensions — and why they have now come to a head. Tyler Dawson is an opinion editor at The Globe and Mail. His new book is The Republic of Alberta: An Idea That Won’t Go Away. Tyler Dawson is my guest, today on Lean Out. Transcript to come for paid subscribers. Lean Out with Tara Henley is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tarahenley.substack.com

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