Ray Williams, Medium March 4, 2026 A political essay argues that Alberta’s separatist movement is being amplified by U.S. MAGA-aligned actors as part of a broader effort to weaken Canada’s sovereignty and gain leverage over its resources. In the piece, APMA President Flavio Volpe is cited in response to comments by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, suggesting the criticism of Canada is deliberate. “When you kick the dog, you can’t blame it for snarling back. It’s gasli