Tim Pierce

By contrast, Western separatism is younger, less organized, and so far has been more of a grassroots phenomenon. But as of now, it appears to be just as intense.

There are many factors, but most of them are economic. The interior tends to be more conservative. It's worth noting, though, that Canadian conservatives are not like conservatives in the U.S. In Canada, they're mainly concerned with economics but are still liberal on social issues.

There are many factors, but most of them are economic. The interior tends to be more conservative. It's worth noting, though, that Canadian conservatives are not like conservatives in the U.S. In Canada, they're mainly concerned with economics but are still liberal on social issues.

So Canada's prairie provinces are younger, wealthier, less densely populated, and more dependent on resource extraction. mining, drilling, exporting oil. That's put them into conflict with the federal government, which has taken steps to restrict the construction of pipelines and refineries. Conservative leader Pierre Polyev made that a major issue during the campaign.

So Canada's prairie provinces are younger, wealthier, less densely populated, and more dependent on resource extraction. mining, drilling, exporting oil. That's put them into conflict with the federal government, which has taken steps to restrict the construction of pipelines and refineries. Conservative leader Pierre Polyev made that a major issue during the campaign.

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went as far as to argue for phasing out the production of fossil fuels entirely before Western outcry forced him to walk that position back. Carney has also been a vocal advocate for net zero policies and was a leading figure in the ESG movement when he worked in the financial sector.

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went as far as to argue for phasing out the production of fossil fuels entirely before Western outcry forced him to walk that position back. Carney has also been a vocal advocate for net zero policies and was a leading figure in the ESG movement when he worked in the financial sector.

He also was an economic advisor to Trudeau, leading many skeptics to fear his government would be more of the same.

He also was an economic advisor to Trudeau, leading many skeptics to fear his government would be more of the same.

Right now, not officially. Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith put forward legislation that would significantly lower the signature threshold for citizen-led referendum. As of now, that legislation has been tabled, and Smith and Carney are currently in talks, which are reportedly going well. However, the possibility of secession appears to be a major piece of leverage.

Right now, not officially. Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith put forward legislation that would significantly lower the signature threshold for citizen-led referendum. As of now, that legislation has been tabled, and Smith and Carney are currently in talks, which are reportedly going well. However, the possibility of secession appears to be a major piece of leverage.

And as of now, that's still on the table.

And as of now, that's still on the table.

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Stalled. Yesterday's attack on Kiev left at least a dozen dead and dozens more wounded and also killed what momentum there was toward a ceasefire. Up until yesterday, the White House had sounded optimistic about a deal. President Trump still believes there will be a deal, but there was an edge to his comments yesterday.

Stalled. Yesterday's attack on Kiev left at least a dozen dead and dozens more wounded and also killed what momentum there was toward a ceasefire. Up until yesterday, the White House had sounded optimistic about a deal. President Trump still believes there will be a deal, but there was an edge to his comments yesterday.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has been willing to work with the U.S. on peace terms, more willing since his disastrous White House meeting in February. Since then, Zelensky has agreed to sign a minerals deal with the U.S. And last month, he said Ukraine would agree to a full ceasefire to set up peace negotiations. But Moscow never bought in.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has been willing to work with the U.S. on peace terms, more willing since his disastrous White House meeting in February. Since then, Zelensky has agreed to sign a minerals deal with the U.S. And last month, he said Ukraine would agree to a full ceasefire to set up peace negotiations. But Moscow never bought in.

All they could agree to was a 30-day pause on attacks against energy infrastructure.