Disclaimer Confirm the details and any direct quotes with the original CTV News video or an official transcript for full context. youtu.be Opposition Leader Urges Dialogue, Not Division, as He Acknowledges Separatist Concerns OTTAWA — In a speech widely reported by national media, the Opposition Leader framed rising separatist sentiment in Alberta as a political problem to be addressed through policy change rather than confrontation, saying “separatists are not our enemy” and urging Ottawa to respond to regional grievances with new priorities. The remarks were presented as an attempt to defuse calls for secession by offering a pathway that keeps provinces within Canada while addressing their economic and political concerns. The Opposition Leader argued that many Albertans feel unheard on issues such as resource development, fiscal fairness, and representation in federal decision-making. He proposed a shift in federal priorities to restore trust and reduce the appeal of separatist ...