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Alberta’s independence referendum is just two months away, and separatist leader Wilson is rallying support with a tech-savvy, grassroots campaign called “Let Alberta Decide.” With $425K from small donors and AI-driven messaging tailored to voters from young renters to wealthy couples, Wilson is pushing for a bold experiment in self-determination — free from party politics. He’s laid out a detailed blueprint for separation, covering everything from finances to defense. While acknowledging the chaos of grassroots organizing, he sees it as necessary for authentic public dialogue. As Canada-U.S. trade talks stall, Wilson argues Alberta’s energy resources give it leverage — not Ottawa’s — and that trading one form of authority for another isn’t worth it. Though polls show separatists remain a minority, Wilson remains confident: if they don’t win now, the conversation will continue, and ignoring their growing base could fracture the conservative vote — potentially handing the NDP another chance at power.

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