About this episode

The episode discusses a new campaign by Public Interest Alberta opposing the upcoming Alberta referendum and its implications on immigration and constitutional issues.

The conversation begins with two updates from me before Brad Lafortune of Public Interest Alberta announces a new campaign called “ Together—NO! ” aiming to oppose Premier Smith’s treasonous October 19, 2026 Alberta referendum which— beyond the illegal separation question—includes nine questions on immigration and constitutional issues handpicked, leading, and designed to secure “yes” votes aligned with a US agenda regardless of separation. Brad and I argue these questions scapegoat immigrants, attempt to rewrite the Constitution without public demand, and distract from real concerns like affordability, healthcare, education, and cost of living, framing the campaign as a collective, positive “no” to division, chaos, and rights erosion while affirming a desire to remain in Canada and protect democratic processes. Public Interest Alberta is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, grassroots advocacy organization with about a thousand volunteers across the province, supported by unions such as Health Sciences and UNA, focused on public services and democracy and refusing government funding. They see themselves as a suitable vehicle to coordinate a large, four‑month, province‑wide campaign…

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