Western Standard - Western Standard News Update ｜ Alberta independence plan outlines path to nationhood ｜ 18 Sep 2026

00:00:00.000 From the Western Standard, here's your news update.

00:00:08.120 I'm your host, Western Standard Chief Editor Dave Naylor, and here's what you need to know.

00:00:15.140 LNG Canada partners are nearing a decision on a major Phase 2 expansion.

00:00:21.200 The Federal Airport Security Agency is planning passenger biometric screening by 2031.

00:00:27.020 Quebec's premier has demanded a special seat at Kearney's EU alliance.

00:00:33.620 Key classified records revealed Prime Minister Jean Chrétien warned France

00:00:40.460 against recognizing an independent Quebec.

00:00:42.860 An Alberta independence plan is outlining a three-stage path to nationhood.

00:00:49.520 And the Western Standard has an exclusive on a late-night phone drive

00:00:56.360 to try and get Conservative leader Finley to resign.

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Western Standard - September 18, 2026