Alberta separatism hits close to home for Jason Kenney

This episode of As It Happens explores a range of timely and diverse stories, beginning with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's reaction to a major data breach involving the personal information of three million Albertans, allegedly shared at a meeting hosted by the separatist group The Centurion Project. Kenney, who is now seeking legal counsel, describes the incident as a 'borderline incitement' and calls for accountability, criticizing the UCP for attending the event without verifying the data's legitimacy. He warns that the rise in separatist sentiment—though largely driven by frustrated federalists rather than hardcore separatists—threatens to destabilize Alberta's political landscape. The episode then shifts to the controversial release of a purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein, examined by New York Times reporter Steve Eder, who emphasizes the importance of transparency despite the note's unverified authenticity. Later segments highlight a German YouTuber, Tom Kopka, who broke the world record for solving a Rubik’s Cube during freefall, and a French academic, Florent Monteclair, who fabricated a prestigious award and used it to gain professional advancement. The episode closes with Manitoba declaring a public health emergency over a sharp rise in HIV cases, driven by systemic issues like homelessness and substance use, and a heartwarming tale of a wrestling star reuniting with four Welsh grandmothers after a flight mix-up. Finally, Statistics Canada promotes its 2026 census with curated Canadian music playlists to encourage participation.