Stephen Harper Warns Alberta Separatism Will Bring 'No Benefit'

Stephen Harper warns Alberta separatism will bring 'no benefit'

Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper cautioned against the prospect of Alberta separation in a column Friday, writing that even voting just to "send a message" would represent a fraught approach.

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Stephen Harper warns Albertans against supporting separatists

"I love my country, and I love my province," the former prime minister wrote. "I do not wish to pit one against the other. I believe that is how most

Stephen Harper: Separatism poses 'significant risk' for Alberta

As a former prime minister of Canada, staying silent on the upcoming referendum on Alberta secession is not an option. But I wish it were. I love my country, and I love my province. I do not wish to pit one against the other. I believe that is how most Albertans feel.