Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatist sentiment is higher than ever, warning Ottawa that failure to act on Alberta’s energy demands could fuel a growing independence movement.

Meanwhile, Smith posts the biggest approval rating gain of any premier in Canada.

Alberta came in second place in the Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s annual report card, as most provinces earned a failing grade.

All that and more on this week’s Alberta Roundup with Isaac Lamoureux.

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