November 5, 2026
Alberta Voted No. Michael Wagner Says Independence Isn’t Dead.
With Allan and Corri Hunsperger · Guest: Michael Wagner
Alberta voted overwhelmingly to remain in Canada, but is the independence movement really finished? Michael Wagner examines the referendum results, why he believes the movement has changed Alberta politics, and whether Mark Carney's promises to the province will hold. The discussion explores Alberta's political leverage, lessons from Quebec's independence movement, and what comes next for supporters of independence and greater provincial autonomy.
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In this episode
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- 00:00 Introduction and biblical reflection
- 04:18 Alberta's referendum results
- 05:27 Michael Wagner returns
- 06:01 Wagner reacts to the independence vote
- 07:15 Did the referendum change Ottawa's approach?
- 09:08 Wagner reflects on casting his ballot
- 10:05 What Alberta can learn from Quebec
- 11:37 The CF-18 contract and Western alienation
- 13:20 Alberta's resources and political leverage
- 15:02 Wagner revisits his prediction about Alberta's future
- 16:30 Why independence support may endure
- 17:33 The organizations keeping the movement alive
- 18:55 How Mark Carney's decisions could affect the movement
- 19:46 Did the independence movement lack a strong leader?
- 21:14 Why leadership matters
- 23:26 Concerns about Canada's relationship with the EU
- 25:38 What should independence supporters do now?
- 26:59 Closing conversation
- 27:07 Free booklet and closing remarks
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