Alberta separation is what happens when a province looks at its paycheque, looks at Ottawa, and quietly mutters, “We need to talk.”

For years, Alberta has supplied Canada with oil, tax revenue, and enough economic activity to keep several government departments fully caffeinated. In return, it has received regulations, lectures, and the occasional reminder that prosperity is somehow suspicious.

Naturally, this has led to renewed calls for separation — or as politicians prefer to call it, “a...

Politics is the only profession where being completely unqualified is not just tolerated—it’s practically a requirement. Where else can someone with no grasp of basic economics, science, or geography end up in charge of an entire nation?

Forget experience, knowledge, or coherent thought. All you really need is a good profile, a vague promise to “fix things,” and the ability to confidently avoid answering questions you don’t have a prepared response for in favour of your preferred talking...

Politicians are geniuses—true visionaries—when it comes to taking your money without actually calling it a tax. After all, “tax” is such an ugly word. It makes people angry, and we wouldn’t want that! Instead, they come up with brilliant alternatives that sound much more palatable.

Take fees, for example. Want to renew your driver’s license? That’ll be $90, but don’t worry—it’s not a tax! It’s just a small administrative fee to ensure the Ministry of Transportation continues its stellar...