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Alberta is already landlocked — independence would unlock it

By Lawrence Solomon, published by The Western Standard According to a recent Angus Reid poll, a clear majority of Albertans — 57% — would definitely vote to stay in Canada if a referendum were held on Alberta becoming an independent country. These stayers have their reasons, most compellingly the fear expressed by 93% of them of […]

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The Third-Worldist logic

“Decolonization” in activist rhetoric often implies real, violent action rather than abstract academic discussion: Zineb Riboua. In Brief by Probe Media The contemporary condemnation of Israel and the United States is rooted in a Third-Worldist ideology that views the West as a perpetual oppressor and any opposition to it as inherently justified, asserts researcher and […]

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Law with Bruce Pardy

Alberta independence debate

How does Alberta separation make Canada stronger? The serious threat of Alberta separating may be the only lever that forces the rest of Canada to look in the mirror and act fast before the country falls apart.  In a heated debate, law professor Bruce Pardy argues Alberta deserves freedom to thrive, resource control, great deals, […]

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Surrendered Vancouver

By Bruce Pardy, first published by The Epoch Times The Canadian government has surrendered Vancouver. On Feb. 20, the federal government announced three agreements with the Musqueam Indian Band. One of those agreements recognizes Musqueam aboriginal title within their traditional territory. That territory is located around the mouth of the Fraser River, including what is […]

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Freedom & Health Law with Bruce Pardy

The battle over parental rights and state intervention

A heated panel discussion on the escalating conflict between parental rights and state intervention in children’s lives, especially concerning gender transition, medical decisions like puberty blockers, and school policies. Streamed on Saturday, February 28. Hosted by Jason Lavigne and Melanie Bennet. Panelists: Professor Bruce Pardy, Leighton Grey, Mia Hughes, and Shawn Buckley. Video available below. The […]

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China & Geopolitics Election interference & Foreign Influence

Warning from a China dissident

By Probe International Yao Zhang, a Chinese-born dissident now living in Quebec, delivers a chilling warning about the creeping influence of communism in the West. Joining the Brave New Normal podcast earlier this month, Zhang sees alarming similarities between China and Canada. She argues that desperate young Canadians, facing unaffordable lives and mounting frustrations, may reach the […]

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Law with Bruce Pardy

Discerning the trajectory of Alberta separatism

From Steal to Secession AM with Professor Wall How do you seize the current moment, one that may not come again, and yet embrace the uncertainty of an unknown future? Law professor Bruce Pardy and Calgary-based lawyer Katherine Kowalchuk explore the steps to and beyond a referendum vote for Albertan independence. Charged with a sense […]

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Alberta’s right to secede

Entrepreneur and former political candidate, Nadine Wellwood, in conversation with law professor Bruce Pardy. According to the 1998 Supreme Court “Secession Reference,” there are no predetermined legal conclusions regarding Alberta’s potential independence, meaning all issues are open for negotiation. Independence presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new governance structure that corrects past wrongs, including […]

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Are Aboriginal land claims becoming a forever issue?

Angry Mortgage Guy Podcast | Host Ron Butler with guest, law professor Bruce Pardy. This episode explores the ongoing legal claims regarding Aboriginal title in Canada, particularly in British Columbia and New Brunswick. In the case of the latter, a claim for the western half of the province has yet to be fully adjudicated, with […]

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China & Geopolitics

A new era in Canada-China relations, or an Arctic bargain?

Canada may be handing China a path to Arctic nation status in secret deals with Xi Jinping. Trade pivot or sovereignty sellout? Canadians deserve to know. By Patricia Adams and Lawrence Solomon, published by The Bureau For the original version of this commentary, see the publisher’s website here. Canada has only one thing that Chinese […]