Why Alberta politics may be getting more polarized — and why that matters - June 3, 2025
- Jun 4
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A small group — only 16 per cent of Albertans — had a middle-of-the-road impression of Smith.
And this growing division may be a byproduct of Alberta's increasingly competitive political landscape, according to Janet Brown, who conducted the poll for CBC News.



It’s interesting (and a bit worrying) to see how divided opinions are becoming in Alberta. When only 16% hold a middle-ground view of a political leader, it really shows how split things have become. I agree with the point about this polarization showing up in other areas of life too.
Even in education, you can feel the pressure building — students are burned out and turning to outside help just to cope. I've seen people ask things like “how much should I pay someone to take my online class?” on various forums. It says a lot about how intense things have gotten. Platforms like MyAssignmentHelp are becoming go-to solutions for those just trying to keep up while everything else feels like it's…