The future of Canada—and the place of the West within it—has rarely felt more contested.
Join the Aristotle Foundation for an evening of rigorous debate and civil discourse as two leading voices take opposing sides on one of the most consequential questions facing the country today: the place of Western Canada in Confederation.
Featuring the Hon. Jason Kenney and Keith Wilson, K.C., this debate will explore the economic, political, and cultural tensions shaping Canada’s future.
Held at the historic Grand Theatre, this event continues Aristotle’s commitment to fostering reasoned debate on the defining issues of our time.
Tickets are $50 and all attendees will receive a charitable tax receipt.
Each guest will also receive a complimentary copy of The 1867 Project: Why Canada Should Be Cherished, Not Cancelled.
If you have any questions, please email Kristy Koehler at kristyk@aristotlefoundation.org.
Structured to encourage clarity, fairness, and engagement, the debate will include opening statements, moderated exchanges, rebuttals, and closing arguments.
At a moment when the West’s place in Confederation is being questioned by a substantial minority, this event offers a rare opportunity to hear both sides argued in full.
Hon. Jason Kenney is a former Canadian politician who served as the 18th premier of Alberta from 2019 until 2022, and the leader of the United Conservative Party (UCP) from 2017 until 2022. He also served as the member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Calgary-Lougheed from 2017 until 2022.
Kenney was the last leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party (PC Party) before the party merged with the Wildrose Party to form the UCP. Prior to entering Alberta provincial politics, he served in various cabinet posts under Prime Minister Stephen Harper from 2006 to 2015.
Keith Wilson K.C., is a prominent Alberta lawyer with a practice focused on constitutional, regulatory, and property rights law. He began his career with Alberta’s Farmers’ Advocate Office, where he developed a strong grounding in the functioning of the Alberta government, as well as in rural and agricultural issues.
Over the years, Mr. Wilson has been involved in significant legal and policy matters, representing individuals and industry participants in disputes involving environmental impacts, energy development, and government regulation. His work has also extended into constitutional litigation and public advocacy. A frequent speaker and commentator, Mr. Wilson is known for his advocacy in support of Alberta independence.
Mark Milke, Ph.D. is the founder and president of the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy. Mark is a public policy analyst and author with six books, over 70 studies, and more than 1,000 columns published in the last 25 years. Read More
For more information contact Sam Stopp at sams@aristotlefoundation.org.
At the Aristotle Foundation, we champion reason, democracy, and a free, flourishing Canada. Our research, videos, and events counter harmful ideas with facts, reaching millions through empirical studies and media like The Globe and Mail and National Post. Your participation supports thought-provoking events like this debate, fostering dialogue that shapes Canada’s future.
The Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy is a registered Canadian charity (78832 1107 RR0001).
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