Forever Canadian... But Alberta Separation?

For months, one question has dominated conversations across Alberta. It has divided neighbours, challenged communities, and even created tensions within families.

Should Alberta separate from Canada, or should it remain in Confederation?

Today, we're sitting down with the man leading one of the most prominent pro-Canadian campaigns in the 2026 Alberta Referendum. He has become one of the leading voices arguing that Alberta's future is stronger within Canada.

Welcome to this special edition of Cross Border News. Our guest is The Honourable Thomas Lukaszuk, head of the Forever Canadian Campaign.

We'll talk about how Alberta arrived at this moment, unpack what many have called "the referendum on a referendum," and examine the political and cultural fault lines emerging across the province.

Is the pro-Canada movement doing enough? Is the Canadian side truly engaging in this fight with the urgency it demands? And perhaps the question I want answered most...

If Alberta should remain in Confederation, why does every argument I hear in favour of staying seem to come with a "but"?

Those questions—and many more—on this special edition of Cross Border News.

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