# Can Cities Separate from Alberta? (Seriously.)

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Podcast: [Real Talk Ryan Jespersen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-talk-ryan-jespersen-1332550)
Published: 2026-06-03T17:09:34+00:00
Episode link: https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/can-cities-separate-from-alberta-seriously/
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If Alberta can talk about leaving Canada, can cities talk about leaving Alberta? That's the question Edmonton councillor Aaron Paquette is putting on the table with a motion exploring ways municipalities could gain more independence from the province amid growing uncertainty around Alberta's separatist movement. Paquette joins Vegreville councillor Taneen Rudyk and political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt in our feature interview (4:30) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com or leave a comment below 1:02:30 | Have you ever visited sacred Spirit Island in Jasper National Park? The Maligne Lake Cruise is a perfect way to make it happen. We feature one of Jespo's favourite Jasper experiences in this edition of #MyJasper Memories proudly presented by Tourism Jasper. MORE INFO: http://malignelake.com/ PLAN YOUR JASPER EXPERIENCE: https://www.jasper.travel/ 1:08:00 | Is Real Talk part of the problem? Jespo and Johnny address increased tensions around Alberta separation, and see what Real Talkers have to say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:37:45 | Jespo blindsides Johnny with a bouquet from Real Talker Mallory after our June 2 conversation about Canadian Beef. REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC presented by KUBY ENERGY on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... REA…

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