Albertans are different, for sure — but in a good way?

For the 200,000 new Albertans that immigrated to Canada in the past 10 years, the words “Distinct Society” are largely meaningless. For the other 800,000 Canadians that swelled our population during this time, the words “Meech Lake” don’t bring fond memories.

Today, these dated ideas and debates from Canada’s first unity challenge seem like irrelevant history. But are there lessons for us?

And a million people in 10 years — why do they keep flocking to Alberta?

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In a recent media interview in Ottawa, Bloc Québécois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet was asked if he had any tips for Alberta secessionists. When the widespread mocking laughter subsided, he said, “The first idea is to define oneself as a nation. Therefore, it requires a culture of their own.”

So far, so good. But........

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