Barry Cooper

Dr. Barry Cooper, a political scientist from the University of Calgary, dives into Alberta's burgeoning separatism movement and the implications of Bill 14. He discusses the economic motivations behind the push for autonomy and the potential consequences of a referendum. Cooper critiques federal responses to Alberta's grievances, emphasizing the province's fiscal contributions and frustrations over pipeline politics. He outlines how Alberta’s independence could mirror Quebec's approach, predicting a politically charged future as the province moves toward a binding vote.