Brief
Alberta separatists say Ottawa’s pipeline push won’t deter independence drive
Cory Morgan argues the pipeline issue is separate from the province’s upcoming vote on staying in Canada.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Alberta is accelerating a new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast, but separatist activists say the federal government’s focus on the project does not affect their push for independence.
What happened
Premier Danielle Smith’s government is fast‑tracking the pipeline, aiming for completion before the provincial referendum on October 19, 2026, which will ask voters whether to remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on secession.
What the reports add
The Canadian Press interview with Cory Morgan, an online commentator and organizer of the Pathway to Independence group, highlights that the pipeline debate is “much deeper” than the infrastructure issue for separatists. Morgan said the pipeline does not “change the system whatsoever” regarding the independence question.
What was said
“This doesn’t change the system whatsoever,” Morgan told the press. “(The separation issue) is much deeper than the pipeline for people like me and the dedicated, independence supporters.”
The remarks were recorded at an independence rally in Taber, Alberta, on June 28, 2026.
How it came about
Alberta’s push for the pipeline follows recent provincial moves such as the September 22 gasoline‑tax pause and the upcoming October 19 referendum, which includes ten questions on constitutional changes and a possible second vote on leaving Canada. Earlier Felo News coverage linked the tax pause to broader economic strategies ahead of the vote.
Key facts
- Alberta is fast‑tracking a new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The province will hold a referendum on October 19, 2026, on staying in Canada or holding a second secession vote. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Separatist leader Cory Morgan said the pipeline does not affect the independence issue. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Timeline
- 2026-06-28 — Independence rally in Taber where Cory Morgan spoke.
- 2026-09-22 — Alberta pauses gasoline tax to cut pump prices.
- 2026-10-19 — Provincial referendum on staying in Canada or secession.
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Alberta separatists say Ottawa prioritizing pipeline doesn't halt independence push”
