British Columbia's Premier David Eby has labeled Alberta's separatism as the 'elephant in the room' during a crucial moment for Canada, emphasizing the need for equal federal attention to B.C.'s significant resource projects. In an interview, Eby expressed concerns that while B.C. is working to unify policies across provinces, Alberta's discussions on separation could exacerbate tensions. He highlighted B.C.'s dominance in resource projects, which he believes deserve as much focus from the federal government as Alberta's proposed oil pipeline. Eby also addressed the complexities of Indigenous land claims and the challenges posed by recent court rulings, stressing the importance of government-to-government partnerships. Amid these discussions, a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) deal with Germany may signal federal interest in supporting B.C. Eby reiterated that any potential 'grand bargain' regarding pipelines must include B.C. at the negotiating table, underscoring the frustration surrounding the separatism referendum at a time when he believes Canada is making progress economically.