410: The Maple Leaf Is Cracking: Why More Canadians Are Looking For An Exit Plan – Shaun Newman
From The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup by Mikkel Thorup
May 27, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 410
About this episode
The episode discusses the deteriorating political and economic situation in Canada and the rising independence movement in Alberta with guest Shaun Newman.
For years, Canada sold the image of stability, prosperity, and common-sense governance. But for many Canadians, the glorious image of the Maple Leaf has been rapidly cracking. In today’s episode, I sit down with Shaun Newman to discuss the current political and economic climate in Canada, the growing Alberta independence movement, and why more Canadians are looking for ways to protect their wealth and freedom internationally. Enjoy! IN TODAY’S EPISODE Tune in as Shaun and I discuss why Alberta’s independence movement exploded past 300,000 signatures Listen as we break down the increasing call for new “exit taxes” targeting educated Canadians who move abroad Hear us look back on what the Freedom Convoy revealed about freedom, censorship, and state power in Canada Learn all the ways in which Canadians are facing increasingly tyrannical financial controls STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter . You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan-B…
People in this episode
Host: Mikkel Thorup
Guest: Shaun Newman
Topics covered
- Canada's political climate
- Alberta independence movement
- wealth protection
- freedom and censorship
- financial controls
Keywords
- Canada
- Alberta independence
- exit plan
- Freedom Convoy
- financial controls
- wealth protection
- censorship
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Canada, Alberta
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