by Nadine Wellwood |Sovereign Voice
«Dr. Barry Cooper joins Nadine to explain why Alberta’s conflict with Ottawa is structural, not temporary—rooted in history, political culture, and what he calls the Laurentian mindset. We discuss the legacy of the Firewall Letter, why Senate reform and major pipeline solutions keep failing, and why Ottawa’s approach treats Alberta like a resource colony / crown colony rather than an equal partner. Cooper breaks down “garrison mentality,” why Eastern Canada views the U.S. differently than the West, and why importing LNG while Alberta sits on massive gas reserves shows the system isn’t “broken”—it’s operating as designed. We also talk Mark Carney, the “MOU,” Alberta’s referendum path, and what Albertans can do now (including signing the petition) to keep the option of independence on the table.»