Alberta lawyer and independence advocate Jeff Rath is sounding the alarm on Chinese influence in Alberta, alleging that foreign interests are affecting the province’s political landscape and the future of the sovereignty movement.
On today’s episode of Straight Up with Marc Patrone, Rath details what he describes as a growing battle over Alberta’s political future and the forces he believes are shaping the province’s direction.
“If everybody knew how deep the problems we have in this province are, they would be shocked in terms of the amount of influence that China now has in Alberta, the degree of control that they’re taking over the NDP and various other political parties and organs.”
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Rath also addresses his ongoing legal battle with a First Nation over disputed legal fees, rejecting accusations against him and saying the controversy is being used to distract from the independence movement. He dismisses criticism from former Alberta premier Jason Kenney as “payback,” tying it to their past political battles and Rath’s role in Kenney’s political downfall.
Plus, Rath takes aim at Elections Alberta over what he calls a double standard involving former Alberta cabinet minister Thomas Lukaszuk, accusing the agency of allowing Lukaszuk’s anti-independence campaign activity to avoid the same scrutiny and reporting rules faced by referendum organizers.
Finally, Rath weighs in on Mark Carney’s energy policies, Alberta pipeline proposals, digital ID concerns, and why he believes the province’s relationship with Ottawa has reached a turning point.
