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Alberta Separation Referendum Shakes Canadian Politics

  Alberta — the oil-rich western province now at the heart of a historic political showdown.  Canada is facing one of its most significant constitutional crossroads in decades. The Alberta separation movement, long dismissed by many as fringe politics, has reached a formal milestone that is now forcing the entire country — and every Canadian's wallet — to pay close attention. 🗳️ The Signatures Are In — And They Exceeded the Target On May 4, 2026, the separatist group Stay Free Alberta delivered nearly 302,000 signed petitions to Elections Alberta in Edmonton — well above the 178,000 required to trigger a provincial referendum. Supporters carrying boxes of signatures were met with cheers from over 300 flag-waving Albertans gathered outside. The group's leader, Mitch Sylvestre, described the submission as a democratic mandate that the provincial government must respect. The petition asks Albertans: "Do you agree that the Province of Alberta shall become a sovereign countr...
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Consumer and Business Insolvencies Continue to Rise in November

 

According to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, consumer and business insolvencies continued to rise in November. Consumer insolvencies were up 24% in November compared with a year ago, while business insolvencies rose 36.8%. The data shows insolvencies for both consumers and businesses continued to rise from pandemic lows.

Business insolvencies rose 41.8% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. However, consumer insolvencies in the third quarter were still below pre-pandemic levels. In November, that trend continued — business insolvencies were higher than in November 2019, while consumer insolvencies were a little lower.

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