# 410: The Maple Leaf Is Cracking: Why More Canadians Are Looking For An Exit Plan – Shaun Newman

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Podcast: [The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-expat-money-show-with-mikkel-thorup-1129112)
Published: 2026-05-27T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://expatmoneyshow.com/410-the-maple-leaf-is-cracking
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## Resource

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 Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” RELATED EPISODES 406: Canada’s Capital Flight & A New Paraguay Investor Visa? 369: Canada’s Identity Crisis And Why Families Are Looking South – Shaun Newman 364: Why Canada Was Designed To Fail – Matthew Ehret Mentioned in this episode: Grab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's Summit More than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... No Plan-B Without the Language If you’re planning to move overseas—or even just set up your off…

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