Michael Wagner is an independent researcher and writer with a PhD in political science from the University of Alberta. Today we dig into the origin of and justification for Alberta’s struggle for self-determination, a movement which offers no illusions and makes no apologies for challenging the status quo.
The discussion of Michael’s latest book, Time to Leave, Canada Cannot be Fixed, acts as a touchstone for a broader discussion on the historical and intellectual merits of Alberta Independence. Michaels’s books are primarily rooted in history, but they also embody the frustration many Albertans feel. When all political avenues have been exhausted, self-determination becomes the only viable path. Decades of federal overreach, constitutional constraints, and a lack of real property rights have created a climate ripe for separation. For libertarians, it is not about petty grievances but about the principle of self-governance and the need to reclaim autonomy from a centralized authority in Ottawa.
Michael points listeners to various resources for further exploration. His website, drmichaelwagner.com, serves as a hub for those hungry for more than just sound bites. Merchantship.ca is highlighted as the go-to source for his books that delve into Alberta separatism and critiques of the constitution.
-Darcy
