Is a trade war good for separatists?

West of Centre by CBC

Aug 28, 202600:29:14News & Politics

Putting oil and gas on the bargaining table as the U.S.-Canada trade war heats up would pour gasoline on Alberta’s fall referendum. At least that’s what one separatist leader, Keith Wilson, is arguing. This week we ask W...

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