Episode

MARTY UP NORTH: Does Alberta independence need a leader?

Podcast: Western Standard Shows
Published: May 10, 2026
Duration seconds: 3675
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In this episode, Marty looks at the pros and cons of a leaderless grassroots and the role of public institutions in Alberta’s independence push. He also covers the petition handoff and next steps, Mark Carney’s trip to Europe, Louise Arbour as the new governor general, the 2026 census, AirAsia’s Airbus order, a hantavirus outbreak and Honda cancelling its EV plant.