Edmonton Journal
🏢 Postmedia
📍 AB
May 28, 2026
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Councillor wants Edmonton to rejoin Canada if Alberta separates
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0.309 · RIGHT
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Article Excerpt
Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette is putting a motion forward to explore what off-ramps are available to Edmonton should the province elect to secede from Canada. A political scientist says the idea Edmonton could separate from Alberta isn't that far fetched. PHOTO BY ERIC BOWLING /Postmedia Article content If separatists get their way, would Edmonton be forced to go with them? Not if Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette has anything to say about it. Article content On Wednesday, Paquette announced he is introducing a motion to research how Edmonton can shield itself from potential economic fallout — i…
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