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Alberta separatism tied to more than economics, critics say
Original: @ cbcnews @ edmonton-cbcnews Yeah, economic frustration isn't the *only* thing fueling Alberta separatism... https://www
Commentary around CBC News coverage of Alberta separatism argues economic frustration is not the sole driver of the movement. A BBC report being shared links the surge in separatist sentiment to foreign influence efforts, drawing parallels with Russian interference around Brexit and the war in Ukraine. The discussion suggests disinformation campaigns may be amplifying Western Canadian separatist politics.
Why now: Fresh reporting connecting Alberta separatism to foreign interference has reignited debate about what is really driving the movement.
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- @ cbcnews @ edmonton-cbcnews Yeah, economic frustration isn't the *only* thing fueling Alberta separatism... https://www. bbc.com/news/articles/c6jdm3zg gl0ko # RussianInterference # Brexit # Ukraine · michaelmaguire@mstdn.ca · 1
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