By Craig Lord Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to argue a change in federal policies would ease separatist concerns in Alberta when he makes a speech in Calgary on Monday. In an excerpt of that speech shared with The Canadian Press, Poilievre says separatist voices do not have an issue with their fellow Canadians, “they have a problem with the federal government.” “We do not need a different country, Alberta. We need different government policies in Ottawa,” the speech reads. The Conservative leader will argue in the address that Albertans could benefit from changes that prioritize unblocking resources, building pipelines, respecting provincial autonomy and relieving taxpayers. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said last month that her government will ask Albertans in October if they think the province should remain part…
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