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Our work helps Westerners find common ground by examining who we are and who we think we are.
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The Meme That Explains Albertan Politics Right Now (opens the original)
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By Sam GoertzIf you want to understand Alberta politics in 2026, you have to start with the milch cow meme. Based on a cartoon from over a century ago, this well-worn metaphor captures the deep story behind separatist grievances and why the provincial government’s constitution and immigration reform proposals have majority support</
Alberta Separatism is Louder than it is Popular (opens the original)
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Download Full ReportAlberta separatism is having a political moment, dominating the headlines and shaping political agendas. Our latest Common Ground research shows there’s a difference between visibility and popularity, however.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ltbt!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25fa0125-319b-4274-a56c-f8930bdeed67_708
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