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Alberta’s ruling party is stoking nationalist fire by pretending the province is a “distinct society” like Quebec, citing symbols like the Calgary Stampede—but it’s a weak stretch. This “péquiste envy” flares when conservatives feel sidelined nationally, pushing for their own legal traditions and cultural uniqueness. But voting patterns show Alberta isn’t that different from other English-speaking provinces, and Premier Danielle Smith’s vague claims about “distinct legal traditions” don’t hold up—Quebec has civil law; Alberta follows common law. At heart, this push seems more political theater than genuine identity, with some even whispering that separatist vibes might be manufactured rather than organic.

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