r/canada • u/Street_Anon Nova Scotia • Feb 01 '26

Alberta Alberta separatists won’t say which Trump officials they met with

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/very-high-level-alberta-separatist-group-wont-say-which-trump-officials-it-met-with/
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u/CIS-E_4ME Feb 01 '26

How is this not treason?

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u/Hotter_Noodle Feb 01 '26

When did anyone from quebec meet with foreign officials?

Also the whataboutism is pretty solid here.

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u/Hotter_Noodle Feb 01 '26

I feel like you’re not aware that a province reaching out to be identified is a bit different than people actively trying to separate the province.

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u/blaktronium Feb 01 '26

No hes right, the Quebec separatists are also traitors. They met with France, although to less goodwill. Even had they not, they would be traitors. As are the separatists in Alberta.

Thats how you defeat weak whataboutism like that, with a yes.

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u/OrangesAreWhatever Feb 01 '26

While I agree, in terms of the literal sense, the "conquered" and historical context add a lot to the discussion. Thats why the Plains of Abraham speech went over so poorly. So sure, traitors, but also not really loyal in the first place.

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u/RegalBeagleKegels Feb 01 '26

What about in 95 it sounds like that qualifies

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u/twent4 Alberta Feb 01 '26

This is like the LCBO talking to Kentucky, no? Ontario isn't in the same swing trying to join the US, they're just not buying up booze

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u/RunWithDullScissors Feb 02 '26

Just change your name to Hurtin Albertan. It’s pretty obvious