Not true. A sovereign Alberta would still trade in the Canadian market.  It would be to the benefit of the rest of Canada to have tariff free trade agreements, which currently do not exist. Eliminating tariffs that currently exists between provinces now will reduce costs.  A sovereign Alberta could continue a tariff free policy with the rest of Canada. Remember, over 90% of Alberta exports goes south to the US.

That would be a point of negotiation. Given that Alberta has already excessively contributed to confederation by over $800 billion, Alberta could make the argument that it did not contribute to the debt and did not agree to the profligate spending by the federal government. Again, this would be a subject for the Alberta government to negotiate with Ottawa.

The precise answer is that the APP supports whichever monetary system conquers the menace of inflation, guarantees economic stability, and maximizes confidence in the market. Please review the article by Tanner Hnidey, entitled, “Which is better a Gold Standard or Fiat Currency System?”

1.  May 2023:  Election of an Independence-focused government that understands the need for leverage through a successful referendum on Independence and therefore commits to hold one. 

2.  May 2023 – October or November 2025 (Mid-term Municipal elections):  Assume control of policing, pensions, employment insurance, immigration, and provincial tax collection.  Create new banking regulations for ATB, all Alberta based Credit Unions, and the Alberta Security Exchange that supersede federal authority, which will to protect depositors and investors from CRA and the federal government. This sets the stage for the referendum on independence. 

3.  No later than October or November 2025, conduct an honest Referendum on Independence, which provides Alberta the moral and legal legitimacy to chart a new path forward. Depending on polling, the referendum could be held much earlier, but preferably after achieving the preliminary objectives in number 2 above.  *Please see petition on website (under education). 

4.  Negotiate for 6 to 12 months with Ottawa and other provinces for a massive devolution of power and control to Alberta. If negotiations are successful, it will justify Alberta remaining a part of Canada, but uncontrolled by Ottawa, etched into a new constitution. However, it is improbable that Ottawa and the rest of Canada will agree to Alberta’s demands.  

5.  October or November 2026: If negotiations with Ottawa and the other provinces fail, Alberta unilaterally declares its sovereignty as an Independent Nation and prepares to transition to a Sovereign  Constitutional Republic.  

This question is unclear; therefore, we answer it based on two different interpretations. 

First Interpretation.  

If we assume that this question relates to Alberta joining the United States, since reference was made to “getting behind a Republican Movement”, Alberta, as a Sovereign Constitutional Republic cannot really ”get behind” any political movement in another country. However, if the citizens in Alberta at some point in the future decided to hold a referendum on joining the US, the “will” of Albertans would then prevail. To be clear, that is not what APP is advocating.  APP believes that a much brighter future for all Albertans can be realized in short order as an independent nation.    

Second Interpretation.  

Here we assume that the question relates to clarification of the difference between a “democracy” versus a “republic”.  The critical difference between a democracy and a republic is that a democracy is a rule by the majority, whereas a republic is a rule by law.  

The word “democracy” is a combination of the Greek words’ demos meaning “people,” and kratos meaning “government.” Thus, a democracy is “Government by the people.”   

In a democracy, the majority gives authority to elected and appointed officials. The whims of parliament and bureaucrats determine the law. In this, laws are political, progressive, and subject to change based on the rule of the majority.  

The word “republic” is of Latin origin and is a combination of the word’s res (meaning “interest”) and public, meaning “everybody.” Thus, “republic” means “In everyone’s interest.” 

Unlike a democracy, the essence of a republic is a rule by law. The law is made in a democracy; the law is discovered in a republic. The rights of the individual, not the majority, are emphasized, protected, and maximized in a republic. Theoretically, a democratic government (a democracy) has unlimited power subject only to the majority will of the people. In a republic, the power of government is severely limited through the constitution and codified laws to ensure the bureaucracy can only engage in its limited, though critical, function of protecting rights.  

Democracy has been described by Sir Winston Churchill as “The worst form of government, except for everything else” What Churchill left out was why he came to that conclusion. But it is clear and easy to understand.  The problem with a democracy is the “tyranny of the majority over the minority”. Here, societal rights trump individual rights, as interpreted in Section 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter should have stated that Individual Rights and Freedoms will always be paramount and unassailably protected by law in the Constitution. 

Further, Alexander Tytler noted that “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government.  A democracy will exist until the majority discovers that it can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury.  From that point on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse over loose fiscal policy, which is always followed by socialism/Marxism/communism and dictatorship”. 

The APP is convinced Albertans are ready for a switch from a democracy to a republic. We do not believe this will take a generation, but rather, we believe it can happen right now! Our individual rights would not be restricted, but championed and upheld. Indeed, as we’ve endured a democratic government enacting emergency acts, lockdowns, and banking seizures, there has never been a more perfect opportunity to present a republic to the peoples of Alberta. (for more info on the differences between a republic and a democracy, see http://www.devvy.com/pdf/larosa/larosa_democracy_or_republic.pdf) 

We are still “free” to vote now, but time is running out to save Alberta, as well as our individual freedoms, rights, and prosperity. Therefore, it is critical that every Albertan vote in 2023 to elect a government that will absolutely protect and enhance the individual freedoms, rights, and prosperity of all Albertans, protect the self-determination of Alberta, and that will hold an honest referendum on independence.  A successful referendum on Alberta Independence will give Alberta the moral and legal legitimacy to chart a new path forward which will protect in perpetuity individual freedoms and rights.

Yes, and discussions have been initiated with interested groups in Saskatchewan and BC. 

This quote by Stuart Chase attempts to identify a dichotomy between people in terms of their ability to change their mind based on evidence.  In essence, both parts of the quote say the same thing, i.e., “Nothing, including evidence, will change that person’s mind (no proof is necessary, or possible)”, except that the 2nd part of the quote assumes that no evidence will ever be provided.   Let’s then apply this logic to:  

1.  Those who believe that a dystopian future is inevitable assumes that they will accept their fate (a dystopian future) since they believe that it cannot be avoided, regardless of what evidence is provided to the contrary = cognitive dissonance. This group of people may welcome the great socialist reset, whether they understand the implications, or not.  On the other hand, we don’t know categorically whether some or many of these people will change their mind until we creatively engage with them and provide a more inspiring narrative from every media platform, which we intend to do.                                               . 

2.  Those who don’t believe that the future will be dystopian, and no proof of what is coming can possibly be provided = cognitive dissonance.  In this case, however, there is a now a massive amount of evidence at hand that a dystopian future is in the cards if we do nothing.  The implications for individuals and society are clear, which may be sufficiently persuasive for people to stand against the Great Reset, and the plundering of Alberta.  APP’s job is to engage, educate and inspire these folks on the rationale and merits of independence, how we will make it happen, and how we will assuage the concerns of independence.

The key question for APP is can we overcome cognitive dissonance and provide sufficient evidence for Albertans to want to protect their individual freedoms, rights, prosperity, and self-determination. So far, the evidence strongly suggests that we can change the hearts and minds of people when they understand what they will lose if we do nothing, and what they will gain by Alberta becoming an independent sovereign nation. It really gets back to the fundamental question of “What’s in it for me” in an Independent Alberta, and “what do I lose in a dystopian future?”   

If we apply this to the rural and urban populations, APP assumes, based on evidence, that people will change their mind if the evidence is compelling in terms of what they will lose remaining  in Canada and what they will gain in an Independent Alberta.  While it may seem that there is an impossible urban-rural political divide, we at APP believe that most Albertans want to protect their individual freedoms, rights, prosperity, and self-determination, regardless of locale, and will unite for common cause. Our task is to explain what is at stake for all Albertans in the rural and urban communities.  The difference is that we will need to make a much greater effort in the major urban communities, which is planned. “If we can dream it, we can do it.  It always seems impossible until it is done”. (Nelson Mandela). 

We also believe that there are those who want Alberta to remain in Canada but with a much better deal and control of our wealth, as well as control of government programs unfettered by the federal government. And then there are those who are convinced that Alberta should become an independent Sovereign Constitutional Republic.  With both paradigms, neither outcome can be achieved without leverage, and the only leverage possible to fix Alberta’s circumstances within confederation or permit Alberta to chart a new path forward as an independent sovereign nation is the leverage of a successful referendum on independence.  Such a mandate by the people of Alberta provides the moral and legal legitimacy to negotiate with Ottawa and the other provinces from a position of strength. 

APP is on the cusp of commencing a full court press, a massive program to educate Albertans on the rationale and merits of independence (within or without Canada), how we will make it happen, and how we will assuage the concerns of people about “independence”.  We believe that our message will resonate with rural and urban citizens alike. We believe that people of all political stripes want  

freedom and prosperity, and a better standard of living and quality of life.  Our task is to educate them.  We are agnostic to which party embraces the policies and governance that we are advocating.  And we already have NDP, UCP and Independence party supporters.  

In conclusion, we are advocating for peaceful revolution to save Alberta.  

NOTE:  THOSE WHO MAKE PEACEFUL REVOLUTION IMPOSSIBLE MAKE VIOLENT REVOLUTION INEVITABLE (JFK)  

“I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I cannot believe you” Friedrich Nietzsche 

This statement by Friedrich Nietzsche is at the heart of why we have lost trust in government, as we know it and have experienced it. Governments of all types have lost our trust because of corruption, inept governance, discal impropriety, and they have promised one thing and done another.  They have perpetually lied to us.  

The APP understands that the Provincial and Federal Governments have abrogated their responsibilities to every Albertan. All trust has been broken; all assurances of goodwill on the part of government are met with uncertainty. The people of Alberta are not to blame for forfeiting trust. For decades, governments have actively manoeuvred their bureaucrats, politicians, and influential leaders into positions that now facilitate our harm.  

To that end, it is never a guarantee that a politician will be morally just. On the contrary, it is almost certain that he will be corrupt. To combat this problem, the APP recommends that Alberta transitions to a Sovereign Constitutional Republic. The APP wants the citizens of Alberta to be ruled by law in a “justice system”, not politicians. On page 6 of the APP’s Proposed Policies and Governance for the Sovereign Nation of Alberta, it states: “all citizens have the right to live free in a civil society that recognizes the Supremacy of God and the rule of law,” 

Thus, the APP that a sovereign Alberta recognizes the Supremacy of God as the standard of right and wrong, which is foundational to the rule of law and civil society. This standard is incorruptible precisely because it transcends mankind and is the foundation of moral civilization?  

Adopting this standard protects Albertans in many ways. Most clearly, it enables us to implement checks and balance on the politician’s power. If an MLA is acting disharmoniously with this law, he is acting corruptly. To remove that corrupted politician from office, the bylaws and the governance section of the Policy & Governance document introduce very robust recall mechanisms to hold elected officials and appointed bureaucrats accountable like never before.  

Accordingly, the APP supports elected officials who are committed to, and will state publicly, that they will uphold individual freedoms and rights, protect Alberta’s prosperity and self-determination, and immediately take control of that which can be done within the Canadian constitution: policing, pensions, immigration, employment insurance, and provincial tax collection, which sets the stage for federal tac collection.  

Finally, the provincial government can only regain our trust if they are actively educating Albertans, along with the APP, on the necessity for a successful referendum on Alberta Independence. Trust will finally be won when the politician proves his allegiance to the people of Alberta and the law through the realization of a successful referendum on independence.  

Yes, but Alberta must lead the charge as we are in the strongest position to drive an independence agenda.  Northern and Central BC are also more aligned with Alberta than with southern BC, especially all the Indigenous population in Northern BC who have signed on to an energy corridor, recognizing the prosperity it will generate for them.  

Albertans must take control of their destiny within Alberta first. The inhabitants of Saskatchewan and BC could have a parallel movement, but a vote for Independence in Alberta cannot be impeded by the votes of Saskatchewan or BC.  

APP communicates with its members at least weekly via a newsletter, and daily on social media. We love responding to all questions and suggestions from all members! We are also planning a weekly podcast with Q & A for all our members. 

We are committed listening to our members so that we might achieve our mission to “engage, inform, educate, and inspire all Albertans, businesses and organizations on the rationale and merits of independence. We are grateful for your questions, comments, and suggestions helping us learn how we will make independence happen, how we will assuage the concerns of those about Alberta Independence and, most importantly, heal those who have been so aggrieved mentally, emotionally, and economically by the actions of uncaring federal and provincial elected officials.  

The APP is actively working to unite the independence-focused parties under one umbrella, as well as the independence-focused organizations and societies. We need to work together to educate all Albertans on the rationale and merits of independence, as well as the need for negotiating leverage for Alberta to chart a new path forward.    

In order to support a referendum on Alberta Sovereignty, it is first necessary to follow the legal process established.  Here are the steps required. 

1. Pursuant to the Citizens Initiative Act, a petition requiring 20% of eligible Alberta voters (which was approximately 3 Million in 2023) is needed. 20% of 3M is about 600,000 signatures, and they must be collected within 90 days and then submitted to Elections Alberta to obligate the Provincial government to hold a referendum on Alberta Sovereignty. This is an impossible task.  However, if we collect the contact information of 600,000 Albertans first, and then launch the petition question with Elections Alberta, we will be able to inform the canvassers where to go to obtain the signatures, which can then be easily collected within the 90 day window. 
2. Once Elections Alberta certifies the validity of the petition, it will be given to the Provincial Government who will decide the date of the referendum on Alberta Sovereignty.
3. The contact information of those who have registered their contact information with APP will remain completely confidential and will never be shared with anyone or any organization or any level of government. This is one of the reasons why tax receipts are not issued.

A rapid review of various agencies is required to ensure that they are acting in the best interests of Albertans.  Although APP is not a political party, we have proposed policies that we expect a strong independence-focused party will adopt. 

For example, we know that AHS performance is in the lowest quartile and their costs are in the highest quartile.  Our proposed Policy and Governance document on the AlbertaProsperityProject.com website defines what we envision in a highly functioning healthcare system. Inefficiencies occur at every level of health care delivery, and we have defined them as well as the solutions in a white paper on fixing healthcare for the benefit of Albertans. We know how to solve the problem of access and, at the same time, improve performance and cost. 

With respect to ATB and Credit Unions based in Alberta, they will be regulated under Alberta legislation only.  Other Canadian Banks operating in Alberta will also come under Alberta regulatory authority which will supersede Canadian authority to operate in Alberta.     

Regarding the ATA, the education policies that we will implement from the Policy and Governance Document on our website will ensure the highest quality educational standards to enable our students to thrive in the real competitive world and enjoy a successful and productive career and quality of life. 

This question assumes that APP is a “political party”, which it is not.  The APP is an educational project governed by the Alberta Prosperity Society.  There is no prima facie leader of the APP, but there a management team which is featured on the website https://albertaprosperityproject.com/about-us/.  

The policies of the APP do not portend any socialist agenda. Instead, the APP champions free markets, individual freedoms, rights, and values, as well as a deregulated economy. At the same time, APP recommended policies recognize certain realities, such as homelessness is a problem that has not been solved, but we know how to do that. We know that people may be born compromised and require lifelong support.  We also know that people can be excessively harmed by life’s circumstances for which they may require a “hand up” to get back into society as a contributing member. Or in tragic cases where they are so severely compromised that they are unable to get back to work, they will require indefinite support. To aid these individuals, the APP proposes, not socialist policies, but pragmatic and logical ones that serve the interests of all of society. 

Democracy fails when societal rights trump individual rights, i.e., the tyranny of the majority over the minority. Mob rule in a democracy devolves into socialism, socialism into Marxism, and Marxism into communism.  We have experienced this concerning spiral with the Covid-19 mandates.  However, when individual rights and freedoms are supreme (i.e., a sovereign constitutional republic), the rights of the society follow. Thus, the only way to protect the fidelity of democracy is to entrench individual freedoms and rights into a robust new Constitution of Alberta in which societal rights can never Trump individual rights.     

The APP recognizes that Alberta Independence is impossible without the support of Alberta’s Indigenous People. In addition to prior and ongoing Indigenous council, Constitutional Lawyer, Jeff Rath, has worked on behalf of Indigenous people for over 30 years, all the way to the Supreme Court.  Mr. Rath, with support from Indigenous consultations, is confident that 90% of the indigenous population of Alberta will support Alberta Independence once they understand the rationale and merits. For more information, please review the section in the Proposed Policy and Governance Document on our website that pertains to our proposed Indigenous policy. 

We have had ostensibly strong conservative governments both federally and provincially in the past, but the reality is that no federal or Alberta government has ever protected Alberta’s interests or future prosperity in 116 years.  Given that we are now facing the abyss of the Great Reset and the end of energy security, why should anyone expect that a conservative government, federal or provincial, will do anything different to protect Alberta, unless they are compelled to?  

The purpose of the referendum on Alberta’s Independence is to empower the Provincial Government to negotiate new terms of Alberta’s relationship within or without Canada.

The “Citizens Initiative Act” requires 600,000 signatures collected over a period of not more than 90 days to force a referendum on Alberta’s Independence. Given the difficulty of collecting 600,000 signatories to a petition within 90 days, the simple solution is have more than 600,000 Albertans registered for the petition.

Accordingly, APP, via a massive educational campaign, will grow support for the referendum. Once we have over 600,000 Albertans who support Alberta’s Independence and registered with their “Intent-to-Vote” in favor of forcing a referendum via a petition, we will then present the petition to Elections Alberta for approval. Once approved, canvassers will facilitate the collection of signatures for the petition within the required 90 day timeline. 

 A successful referendum gives Alberta the leverage of the moral and legal legitimacy to chart a new path forward as an independent “nation” within Canada, or as an Independent Sovereign Constitutional Republic.  There is no other leverage, other than a successful referendum on Independence, that gives Alberta any negotiating power. Thus, there is no need to split the vote with any party.  The need is to replace all these individuals with someone who will represent their constituents and support freedoms, prosperity and a better future for Alberta. 

The obvious problem with a “single member district” and “first past the post” voting system is that in a multiple-popular-candidate election in that SMD, a candidate may be elected with less than 50% of the vote. In such a case a plurality of the voters is not fully represented.  The solution for the 2023 election is to ensure that, in every riding, a candidate is elected who will legally commit to protecting Albertans individual  freedoms, rights, prosperity, as well as self-determination, and will support holding a referendum on independence.  That candidate will also need to commit to implementing the policies,  governance, bylaws, and constituency association rules that APP recommends, which will hold the candidate as a member of the legislative assembly subject to immediate recall for failure to do so.  The candidate will also need to legally commit to holding an honest referendum on independence. 

The simplistic reason the party with the popular vote may not hold power is that the party did not elect the greatest number of candidates.  This is a habitual problem with federal elections because of voter rich Quebec and Ontario, the lack of representation by population, and the inhomogeneous political views throughout Canada. The result of this system is always the tyranny of the majority (Quebec and Ontario) over the minority (Alberta), exacerbated by societal rights always trumping individual rights.              

Fortunately, Alberta has a more homogeneous population, which is why Albertans overwhelmingly vote Conservative, not Liberal or NDP.  Understanding Alberta’s values of individual freedoms and quest for prosperity should result in a massive plurality of Alberta votes to support an independence-focused government. Only a successful referendum on will give Alberta the leverage to chart a new path forward, avoid the dystopian future intended by the Great Reset, and ensure individual freedoms, rights, and prosperity are protected.          

The APP recognizes that politicians are subject to corruption. As it stands, loopholes, big government, and flagrant violation of the law though corrupted courts enable politicians to act unjustly to the detriment of the Albertan citizen.  

First, to combat this problem, the APP is proposing one of the most robust constitutions ever drafted to, essentially, “handcuff” politicians and judges. Restricted by such a constitution, politicians would only be able to perform their most basic (but vital) functions, namely, serving their constituents to uphold and protect rights and freedoms, and provide ethical governance. And judges would be compelled to follow the rule of law. 

Second, the APP is proposing Alberta become a Sovereign Constitutional Republic, rather than the sort of democracy we are harmed by now. This is because a democracy is a rule by men (elected politicians) who are oftentimes very corrupt. But a republic is a rule by law that is, by definition, unchangeable, and infallible. The rights and freedoms of individuals can be violated in democracy; in a republic, they are protected at all costs. More than that, through strict recall and other checks and balances of power, the APP’s proposed bylaws enable voters to remove corrupted officials abdicating their responsibilities and commitments.  

In Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms states that “Canada is founded on the Supremacy of God and the Rule of Law”; and in the Alberta Bill of Rights, “Alberta is founded on principles that recognize the Supremacy of God”.

In the United States, reference is made to God or the Creator in the Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of Allegiance, in addition to “In God We Trust” on US currency.

The Alberta Prosperity Project;

1. We believe in a secular governance model, with clear separation of Church and state.
   
2. We also believe that “people are all created equal by their Creator, endowed by natural law with certain inalienable rights, among which are life, liberty, property (starting with one’s own body) and the pursuit of happiness.” It is up to each individual to discern who their “Creator” might be. Those inalienable rights certainly did not come from the Courts.
   
3. The intention of referring to the Supremacy of God is to provide a moral and ethical foundation for a “Constitution of Alberta, Civil Society, and the Rule of Law” as well as for the policies and governance proposed. It is not the intent of the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) to dissuade Albertans from joining APP and the independence movement. The actual policies are secular in nature, and we do not suggest that Government will interfere with people’s right to a religious belief, or not; nor would we suggest imposing religious doctrine on the electorate.
   
4. All religions acknowledge a higher power, and “God” is the embodiment of that Higher Power, from which we are born with “inalienable rights.”
   
5. The “Supremacy of God” is foundational to civil society and the rule of law.
   
6. Even most agnostics and atheists will acknowledge the necessity of foundational values and principles, and there is nothing more foundational than “The Ten Commandments”.

Alberta Prosperity Society (APS) is a private society, but the board members are public knowledge at Service Alberta. Everyday Albertans are confidentially registering their support for Alberta Sovereignty and contributing to daily operations. All APP members are volunteers, and no one is getting paid.

The objective of the Alberta Prosperity Project is for Alberta to become a sovereign nation, not the 51st state of the USA.  In discussions that we have had recently with the US state department, they made it clear that they support Alberta Sovereignty and are not willing to entertain statehood at this time.  In fact, the US Constitution requires that any region joining the USA be an independent nation first.

Many Albertans would support a referendum on Alberta sovereignty if they knew Alberta could remain in the Commonwealth, potentially increasing support for breaking free from Ottawa’s suffocating control. Starting as a Commonwealth country would align with the oaths sworn to the Crown by Alberta’s MLAs and Premier, avoiding any breach while enabling sovereignty. Of the 56 Commonwealth countries, 36 are Constitutional Republics, unconnected to the Monarchy, yet they maintain beneficial trade, defense, and communication ties. At a later date, Albertans could decide by referendum or government action to transition to a Constitutional Republic, a governance model considered superior to the current, often corrupted Parliamentary Democracy, thus achieving greater autonomy while preserving Commonwealth ties.

The majority of Albertans would like their personal freedom and prosperity significantly enhanced, but many do not understand how they would massively benefit in a sovereign Alberta.  Alberta sovereignty means getting out from under federal control of every aspect of their life. Alberta sovereignty means getting out from under oppressive taxation and regulation.  Alberta sovereignty means that the opportunity exists for Albertans in a sovereign Alberta to get out from under federal income and corporate taxation, as well as not ever having to pay: a carbon tax, fuel tax, GST, alcohol excise tax, tobacco excise tax, cannabis excise tax, excise duties, custom duties, air travellers security charge, luxury tax, capital gains tax, land transfer tax, CPP tax, business tax, estates tax, and municipal property tax. Alberta sovereignty means that you will never be travel restricted, or your bank accounts frozen. Alberta sovereignty means that you will, for the first time, have property rights, which at present you don’t.

Agreed.  APP’s objective is for Alberta to become a sovereign nation, which is reflected in our proposed referendum question.

Alberta will create its own military. Current military pensions will still be honored by Canada, it’s as if a military veteran moved to another country.  Moreover, it is expected that most Alberta citizens will also retain their citizenship with Canada.  Many Canadians have dual citizenship with other countries.

The precise answer is that the APP supports whichever monetary system conquers the menace of inflation, guarantees economic stability, and maximizes confidence in the market. Please review the article by Tanner Hnidey, entitled, “Which is better a Gold Standard or Fiat Currency System?”

We expect that Alberta would initially adopt the US currency to facilitate trade with the US. We are also hoping that the US will agree that Alberta, on becoming a sovereign nation, would accept one Canadian dollar at par with one US dollar. We will know this prior to the Sovereignty referendum.

No. it would be very possible to retain your Canadian citizenship and also have Alberta citizenship. Many Canadians have dual citizenship.

Your current credentials would be retained and recognized.

Many Albertans would support a referendum on Alberta sovereignty if they knew Alberta could remain in the Commonwealth, potentially increasing support for breaking free from Ottawa’s suffocating control. Starting as a Commonwealth country would align with the oaths sworn to the Crown by Alberta’s MLAs and Premier, avoiding any breach while enabling sovereignty. Of the 56 Commonwealth countries, 36 are Constitutional Republics, unconnected to the Monarchy, yet they maintain beneficial trade, defense, and communication ties. At a later date, Albertans could decide by referendum or government action to transition to a Constitutional Republic, a governance model considered superior to the current, often corrupted Parliamentary Democracy, thus achieving greater autonomy while preserving Commonwealth ties.

War won’t be necessary, just a successful referendum, which is the legal pathway defined by the Clarity Act.  Once The Clarity Act is triggered by a successful referendum, the Provincial government could either negotiate the terms of Alberta sovereignty or simply declare Alberta as a Sovereign nation based on the will of the people voting in a referendum in favor of Sovereignty. International Law recognizes the will of the people in just such a referendum, which would be reinforced by the USA and other countries acknowledging and accepting Alberta as a sovereign nation. This would be no different than Kosovo which declared its independence in 2008, which was recognized by Canada and Japan one month later.

The precise answer is that the APP supports whichever monetary system conquers the menace of inflation, guarantees economic stability, and maximizes confidence in the market. Please review the article by Tanner Hnidey, entitled, “Which is better a Gold Standard or Fiat Currency System?”

There are very smart and capable professionals who would negotiate business and energy contracts for the benefit of both Albertans and their companies, subject to a more favorable Alberta Government regulatory environment.

Alberta treasures 97.3% of Canada’s proven oil reserves. More than that, 99% of all Canadian oil exports are shipped to America; less than 1% of our exports are shipped to other countries. 

As such, it’s immediately evident that an independent Alberta would have no difficulty shipping oil to markets where it’s already traded today. 

An independent Alberta would be able to ship more voluminous quantities of oil, not less. This is because we are not presently landlocked, but policy-locked. Regulatory holdup and intrusive government handcuff our ability to construct pipelines necessary to meet our shipping capacity. As such, we currently transport some of our oil by rail, but this is expensive and outmoded,  Further, we are required to sell our heavy oil at a discount to offset the cost of shipping.

However, an independent Alberta regulatory framework would facilitate the development of both new upgraders to refine our oil, as well as new pipelines, both of which mitigate environmental concerns, as well as increase the price of oil to WTI prices.  New upgraders and a new regulatory structure will also stimulate investment.  

Unlike our Federal Government which has funded environmental NGOs to stop the development and transport of Alberta hydrocarbons, a new Aberta government would need to champion our hydrocarbon industry to be elected. Industry would then be freed to exercise all the technology, capital, and investment required to succeed, including state of the art carbon capture. In fact, considering 100% of the Indigenous tribes in northern BC have approved the Northern Gateway Pipeline, it’s probable an independent Alberta would be able to negotiate and complete the pipeline.  

The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 under article 124 and 124 gives landlocked countries international leverage for access to tidewater, just like Switzerland.  Further, an Independent Alberta would not be without power and control. If Alberta was denied access to tidewater, Alberta could impose massive and crippling tariffs on goods and services passing east and west across our borders. If necessary, Alberta could even block passage altogether, including overflights. Therefore, it would not be in the best interests of the rest of Canada to embargo Alberta.  And were it the case that Northern BC, and Saskatchewan and Manitoba joined Alberta, we would have access to tidewater on the west coast, or via Churchill on the Hudson Bay, or both.

In conclusion, shipping our oil to market in an independent Alberta is not a concern. Rather, an independent Alberta is the cure for the denied transport and marketability damaging our oil industry right now.  

We expect that Alberta would initially adopt the US currency to facilitate trade with the US. We are also hoping that the US will agree that Alberta, on becoming a sovereign nation, would accept one Canadian dollar at par with one US dollar. We will know this prior to the Sovereignty referendum.

Prior to the bane of regulatory holdup by invasive federal policies and excessive taxation, Alberta was, historically, a massive nexus of investment and during the 70s, was becoming the economic centre of power in Canada.  An independent Alberta would again become an irresistible magnet for investment consequent to a regulatory environment that facilitates business development and operation along with the lowest taxation burdens in western civilization coupled to free markets. Alberta will flourish and permit businesses to grow, create jobs and generate wealth. Perhaps most important, a Sovereign Constitutional Republic, Alberta would constitutionally protect investment so that long-term capital-intensive projects could never be shuttered.  

With Alberta’s abundance of natural resources which far exceeds that of Texas, and with an inviting regulatory environment, Alberta would once again become the Texas of the North, and would always be angling to outdo other jurisdictions, including Texas, as the freest most prosperous nation in the world to live, work, raise a family, or start a business.  Alberta also has far more diverse and extensive natural resources than Texas, which translates into far greater opportunity for investment. 

Finally, Texas has 29.9 million people, and Alberta has only 4.46 million people on nearly the identical land area. The Opportunity is here for far greater and more rapid growth.  

Albertans should not be surprised when parties, organizations, or special interest groups opposed to independence cite facts and figures supposedly weakening the rationale and merits of . These attacks are nothing more than “scare tactics” meant to entice the voter to vote the same as they have for decades. For example, one of the arguments against independence one might hear is, “38% of Albertans voted in favour of equalization, i.e., sending money to Ottawa.  

Such an argument is flawed for a few reasons.  

1.Equalization and Independence are not the Same Issues: 

Equalization concerns fiscal transfers and issues of taxation. This is confusing for many people, and they are often unaware of how it affects them directly. On the contrary, the question of independence is plain, “Does one want a rule by law, freedom, and justice, or does one want to be ruled by unjust governance, unfair deals, and corrupt politicians?” 

2. 62% of Albertans Voted for Ending Equalization

To argue “almost 40% of Albertans voted in favour [the recent referendum] of sending money to Ottawa” is the same thing as saying, “almost 60% of Albertans didn’t vote in favour of sending money to Ottawa.” Moreover. Less than 1/3 of the voting public voted.

3. Time is Dynamic:

It is a fallacy to assume that just because 40% of Albertans voted for equalization at once, that they will do so again. Elections are cyclical precisely because people’s preferences and decisions change. The vote to end equalization was almost a year ago. Much has transpired and changed since then. Bank accounts have been frozen, assets have been seized, and peaceful protestors have been incarcerated. People’s emotions, sentiments, and feelings change according to what’s happening in the country.  

4. More Education is Needed

Suffice to say, equalization is a more complicated topic than expected, and the question on the ballot was poorly worded as well. The APP strives to educate all Albertans on the merits of independence and issues like equalization. Success means stopping politicians from taking advantage of uninformed or confused Albertans.  

To that end, we are advocating for a referendum on independence to give Alberta the leverage to chart a new path forward. A successful referendum on Independence gives Alberta, for the first time, the leverage to negotiate with Ottawa and the other provinces from a position of strength. Finally, although the data needs to be updated, based on the most recent polling reported by Mainstream research on October 19, 2021, 47% of decided voters polled already favoured independence; that was before the momentous events of the past two months where The House of Commons once again proved it acts dictatorially. As such, we invite all Albertans to join our journey towards a free and prosperous Alberta.  

Please consider signing the petition for a referendum on independence on our website via this link under the education section. 

Ostensibly, that is true. However, it would be possible to circumvent complex and lengthy negotiations if the Alberta government had the courage to unilaterally declare its independence following a successful referendum and stated the only acceptable terms for any future relationship with Canada.  We believe that the US would support Alberta’s stance.

Not really. Alberta has more than paid for leaving Canada and has contributed over $800 billion dollars to Ottawa without receiving a cent in return. The debt is Canada’s and Canada’s alone. There is no issue with infrastructure, as Alberta will deal with any infrastructure challenges without the inefficient encumbrances of the federal government.

No, this is a fear tactic statement by those who do not want Alberta to be free and prosperous, but rather to be forever subjugated and pillaged by the federal government. In reality, Alberta is policy locked, not landlocked, by the federal government. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Articles 124 and 125 require that every country shall have access to the sea.  For example, Switzerland is also “landlocked” but has no difficulty transporting products to ocean ports.  Further, it would not be in the best interest for Canada or BC to embargo Alberta. As a sovereign Alberta could block the transport of goods and services east and west across our borders, including fly overs. Finally, it is important to know that 90% of Alberta exports go south to the US, but we would like to be able to take advantage of expanding our natural resource exports to other international markets. For example, if we could market just oil and gas to international markets, Alberta would generate another $26.5 billion/year.  This is now lost to Alberta but could enormously benefit all Albertans once Alberta is sovereign and out from under federal regulations.

The payout claim that giving $10,000 to 20 million Canadians would somehow solve the GDP crisis is dubious at best. Any immediate payout of this sort would not solve all of Canada’s economic problems. Teaching robust financial literacy in the school system would be the first step.

You and your business, as well as the employees will be less regulated and far less taxed, so that your business should flourish. Further, if your business is active in other areas of Canada, we expect that new arrangements will be made such that current tariffs between provinces that now exist would be eliminated.

They would either be re-emloyed by the Alberta government, or they would find work in the private sector, where there will be a huge demand.

Alberta’s True Financial Contribution to Canada

Alberta is Canada’s largest net financial contributor to the federal government, providing a disproportionate share of federal revenues relative to what it receives in federal spending.

Net Fiscal Contribution

• From 2007 to 2022, Alberta’s net contribution to federal finances totaled $244.6 billion. This means Albertans paid $244.6 billion more to Ottawa in taxes and other payments than they received back in federal spending during this period.
• In 2022 alone, Alberta contributed $14.2 billion more to federal revenues than it received in federal spending.
• Alberta’s cumulative net contribution is more than five times that of British Columbia ($46.9 billion) or Ontario ($41.9 billion) over the same period.

Economic Impact

• Alberta’s outsized contribution is driven by several factors:
  • A younger population (fewer retirees drawing federal benefits)
  • Higher employment rates
  • Higher average incomes
  • A strong resource-based economy, particularly in oil and gas
• In 2022, Alberta accounted for 17.9% of Canada’s total economic growth, despite representing only 11.6% of the population3.
• Alberta’s business investment per private-sector worker is more than double the average of other provinces, and it created nearly one in every five private-sector jobs in Canada in 2022.

Fiscal Consequences for Canada

• Without Alberta’s net contribution, the federal government’s budget deficit would be significantly larger. For example, in 2022, the federal deficit would have increased from $25.7 billion to $39.9 billion without Alberta’s contribution.
• To offset the loss of Alberta’s net contribution, the federal GST rate would need to rise from 5.0% to 7.2%.

Summary Table: Alberta’s Net Contribution vs. Other Provinces (2007–2022)

Broader Implications

• Alberta’s prosperity benefits all Canadians, both directly through economic spillovers and indirectly via federal fiscal transfers and reduced national deficits.
• The province’s fiscal health is closely tied to resource revenues, making its contributions sensitive to oil and gas market fluctuations17.

“Put simply, without Alberta’s oversized contribution to the federation, Canada would be worse off.”

In conclusion: Alberta’s true financial contribution to Canada is not only the largest among provinces, but it is also crucial for the stability of federal finances and the broader Canadian economy. Alberta’s net payments subsidize federal programs and services across the country, and any significant reduction in its economic output or fiscal contribution would have immediate and substantial effects on Canada’s fiscal position.

Citations:

1. https://www.rbc.com/en/thought-leadership/economics/provincial-outlook-and-fiscal-analysis/provincial-budgets-and-economic-statements/alberta-scotia-budget-2025-deficits-and-contingency-to-buffer-u-s-trade-risks/
2. https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/understanding-albertas-outsized-contribution-to-confederation
3. https://financialpost.com/opinion/alberta-still-biggest-net-contributor-federation
4. https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/understanding-albertas-outsized-contribution-to-confederation.pdf
5. https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/5ebd05dc-d598-440b-9da2-25f37cd99a49/resource/43bccd72-36fa-41a4-becd-cb8c28da9683/download/budget-2025-fiscal-plan-2025-28.pdf
6. https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2024/05/03/alberta-was-one-of-canadas-top-contributors-to-economic-growth-in-2023/
7. https://economics.td.com/alberta-budget
8. https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/economics/economics-publications/post.other-publications.fiscal-policy.fiscal-pulse.provincial-budget-analyses-and-updates.alberta-.alberta–2025-26-budget–february-28-2025-.html
9. https://www.alberta.ca/budget
10. https://www.alberta.ca/budget-highlights

The APP recognizes that Alberta Independence is impossible without the support of Alberta’s Indigenous People. In addition to prior and ongoing Indigenous council, Constitutional Lawyer, Jeff Rath, has worked on behalf of Indigenous people for over 30 years, all the way to the Supreme Court.  Mr. Rath, with support from Indigenous consultations, is confident that 90% of the indigenous population of Alberta will support Alberta Independence once they understand the rationale and merits. For more information, please review the section in the Proposed Policy and Governance Document on our website that pertains to our proposed Indigenous policy. 

“I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I cannot believe you” Friedrich Nietzsche 

This statement by Friedrich Nietzsche is at the heart of why we have lost trust in government, as we know it and have experienced it. Governments of all types have lost our trust because of corruption, inept governance, discal impropriety, and they have promised one thing and done another.  They have perpetually lied to us.  

The APP understands that the Provincial and Federal Governments have abrogated their responsibilities to every Albertan. All trust has been broken; all assurances of goodwill on the part of government are met with uncertainty. The people of Alberta are not to blame for forfeiting trust. For decades, governments have actively manoeuvred their bureaucrats, politicians, and influential leaders into positions that now facilitate our harm.  

To that end, it is never a guarantee that a politician will be morally just. On the contrary, it is almost certain that he will be corrupt. To combat this problem, the APP recommends that Alberta transitions to a Sovereign Constitutional Republic. The APP wants the citizens of Alberta to be ruled by law in a “justice system”, not politicians. On page 6 of the APP’s Proposed Policies and Governance for the Sovereign Nation of Alberta, it states: “all citizens have the right to live free in a civil society that recognizes the Supremacy of God and the rule of law,” 

Thus, the APP that a sovereign Alberta recognizes the Supremacy of God as the standard of right and wrong, which is foundational to the rule of law and civil society. This standard is incorruptible precisely because it transcends mankind and is the foundation of moral civilization?  

Adopting this standard protects Albertans in many ways. Most clearly, it enables us to implement checks and balance on the politician’s power. If an MLA is acting disharmoniously with this law, he is acting corruptly. To remove that corrupted politician from office, the bylaws and the governance section of the Policy & Governance document introduce very robust recall mechanisms to hold elected officials and appointed bureaucrats accountable like never before.  

Accordingly, the APP supports elected officials who are committed to, and will state publicly, that they will uphold individual freedoms and rights, protect Alberta’s prosperity and self-determination, and immediately take control of that which can be done within the Canadian constitution: policing, pensions, immigration, employment insurance, and provincial tax collection, which sets the stage for federal tac collection.  

Finally, the provincial government can only regain our trust if they are actively educating Albertans, along with the APP, on the necessity for a successful referendum on Alberta Independence. Trust will finally be won when the politician proves his allegiance to the people of Alberta and the law through the realization of a successful referendum on independence.  

APP communicates with its members at least weekly via a newsletter, and daily on social media. We love responding to all questions and suggestions from all members! We are also planning a weekly podcast with Q & A for all our members. 

In Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms states that “Canada is founded on the Supremacy of God and the Rule of Law”; and in the Alberta Bill of Rights, “Alberta is founded on principles that recognize the Supremacy of God”.

In the United States, reference is made to God or the Creator in the Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of Allegiance, in addition to “In God We Trust” on US currency.

The Alberta Prosperity Project;

1. We believe in a secular governance model, with clear separation of Church and state.
   
2. We also believe that “people are all created equal by their Creator, endowed by natural law with certain inalienable rights, among which are life, liberty, property (starting with one’s own body) and the pursuit of happiness.” It is up to each individual to discern who their “Creator” might be. Those inalienable rights certainly did not come from the Courts.
   
3. The intention of referring to the Supremacy of God is to provide a moral and ethical foundation for a “Constitution of Alberta, Civil Society, and the Rule of Law” as well as for the policies and governance proposed. It is not the intent of the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) to dissuade Albertans from joining APP and the independence movement. The actual policies are secular in nature, and we do not suggest that Government will interfere with people’s right to a religious belief, or not; nor would we suggest imposing religious doctrine on the electorate.
   
4. All religions acknowledge a higher power, and “God” is the embodiment of that Higher Power, from which we are born with “inalienable rights.”
   
5. The “Supremacy of God” is foundational to civil society and the rule of law.
   
6. Even most agnostics and atheists will acknowledge the necessity of foundational values and principles, and there is nothing more foundational than “The Ten Commandments”.

Not really. Alberta has more than paid for leaving Canada and has contributed over $800 billion dollars to Ottawa without receiving a cent in return. The debt is Canada’s and Canada’s alone. There is no issue with infrastructure, as Alberta will deal with any infrastructure challenges without the inefficient encumbrances of the federal government.

The reality is that this argument has no practical application before a court of law. It implies that the judges themselves, as state appointees, have no legal legitimacy to make binding decisions. Where this sort of thing is useful is as a quasi-legal/political justification for independence from the Canadian “state”.

This piece, both in written and video format.  It is well researched and reasoned. However, its utility as a legal argument is nil. One simply cannot go before a court and tell a judge that they have no jurisdiction because the nation which appointed them to adjudicate cases does not exist. The only purpose which the Westminster Treatise (my title) serves is as a political argument in favour of independence. That said, I am not certain that the best approach to independence is to attack the legitimacy of Canada.  As we saw during the “Elbows Up” Carney election campaign, Canadians—including Albertans—remain quite patriotic.  We only foment nationalistic sentiment by impugning the legitimacy of the Canadian state.  That is counter-productive to our purpose and is a trap laid for us by the Laurentian Elites who have controlled this country ever since they settled in Ontario during the American Revolution.

The best course is to inform, educate, and persuade Albertans about the obvious economic, social, political, and cultural benefits of becoming a free and independent nation, and to point out the historical and political realities of how being part of Canada has worked to our shared detriment and potential destruction.  In the meanwhile, we can continue to exploit the many mistakes that the Liberal government makes in pushing an authoritarian agenda which offends Albertans and stirs their natural propensities towards freedom, individual autonomy, and freedom. Watch for Carney to use wildfires to propagandize his climate agenda and to make free speech as dangerous as it is in his actual home country, Great Britain.

The video in question:

The UN Charter of the Seas is just one of the levers that Alberta has at its disposal to get its products access to tidewater. As far as the WTO is concerned, any risk here will be mitigated by membership in the Commonwealth, US support, and demand for our products.  

More than that, Alberta has the 3rd largest proven oil reserves in the world, along with extensive forestry, agriculture, and beef exports. Our trade is vital for the well-being of surrounding nations (like America), and the rest of Canada. Any attempt to suffocate our trade would harm prodigious powers on the global stage and will therefore be avoided. Finally, we would be self-sufficient, if necessary. 

Alberta’s independent constitutional republic will not endorse, encourage, tolerate, or implement any component of the tyrannical and dystopian future envisioned by the WEF and the United Nations. The APP vehemently rejects a digital I.D., social credit score, and digital currency.   Accordingly, APP members must evaluate what political entities will best protect their interests, individual freedoms and rights, and prosperity prior to the 2023 election. 

The APP intends to educate all Albertans, businesses and organization on the rationale and merits of independence; either within Canada or, independence untethered to Canada. Given the hurdles to change the constitution to benefit Alberta and it’s citizens, it becomes self-evident that the best path forward for Alberta is to get out from under all federal control.  

Our goal is for the APP members to understand which MLAs and which political entities will best protect their individual freedoms, rights, prosperity, and self-determination, and will also commit to holding an honest referendum on Alberta Independence no later than the mid-term municipal elections. This independence-focused party will also have to commit to never instituting a digital ID or embracing a one-world digital currency.  (To protect the Alberta currency, it will need to be backed. An Aberta Sovereign Currency backed by a gold standard will eventually become the strongest currency in the world, which will significantly increase our purchasing power.  

APP, with 500,000 to 1,000,000 or more members can prevent the Great Reset from being imposed in Alberta. By educating our members on the rationale and merits of independence, we enable them to vote for a party that will guarantee to protect their individual freedoms and prosperity. APP itself is not a political party, but with 500,000 to 1,000,000 or more members can control the outcome of the 2023 election.

We are at a water-shed moment in history in which our two choices are “freedom and prosperity” versus “slavery to the dictates of communism and government control as planned for with the “Great Reset”.  It is in every Albertan’s interest to support the APP as we share the message of hope for our future and come together for a common cause. 

Not that APP is aware of.  A couple of years ago he was trying to get a petition going to “Stop the Great Reset”, which fizzled out. 

No matter who assumes the Canadian Federal Throne on Parliament Hill, Alberta will never be able to receive a fair deal in Canada without a referendum on independence. This is because our problem is not primarily ideological (though, to be stated, being governed with sound ideology is superior to destructive ideology), but structural. The diversification of MPs in parliament is of no consequence for Alberta; structural imbalances perpetually tip the scales in favour of the east.  

For example, the uneven distribution of seats in government (1 seat/41 000 individuals in PEI and 1 seat/120 000 individuals in Alberta) (https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=res&dir=cir/red/allo&document=index&lang=e).  What this means is that:  

1. Every federal election will be decided by voter rich Quebec and Ontario
2. It doesn’t matter which federal party is in power. The parties seeking power and the government in power will always pander to Quebec and Ontario at Alberta’s expense to maintain control.

Over the course of Alberta’s 116 years of existence, not one federal party has protected Alberta’s interests, prosperity, or self-determination. No matter who is in charge in Ottawa, nothing will change for Alberta with our current circumstances in confederation.  

The “Canada Health Act” is an overfunded, under-performing, bureaucratic nightmare preventing creative solutions, improved access, high quality, and low-cost healthcare to Albertans everywhere. The APS’s Chairman, Dr. Dennis Modry, was one of Canada’s foremost medical professionals for 30 years. While practising in Alberta, he identified numerous opportunities for improvement that he later articulated in his essay Medicare is Killing Us: Re-engineering the Canadian HealthCare System prepared specifically for Premier Ralph Klein and his caucus. Unfortunately, the government did not implement the recommendations due to fear of union and socialist pushback. For a comprehensive list of polices the APP proposes to reform the healthcare system, such as funding following the patient, please visit the “Healthcare” section in the APP’s policy and governance documents at www.AlbertaProsperityProject.com. 

Canadians from other provinces would be welcome in Alberta, but would need to apply for citizenship in order to garner the massive benefits.

Proper immigration control to ensure that immigration meets Alberta’s needs and capabilities, for example housing.

No. it would be very possible to retain your Canadian citizenship and also have Alberta citizenship. Many Canadians have dual citizenship.

Your current credentials would be retained and recognized.

Alberta’s independent constitutional republic will not endorse, encourage, tolerate, or implement any component of the tyrannical and dystopian future envisioned by the WEF and the United Nations. The APP vehemently rejects a digital I.D., social credit score, and digital currency.   Accordingly, APP members must evaluate what political entities will best protect their interests, individual freedoms and rights, and prosperity prior to the 2023 election. 

The APP intends to educate all Albertans, businesses and organization on the rationale and merits of independence; either within Canada or, independence untethered to Canada. Given the hurdles to change the constitution to benefit Alberta and it’s citizens, it becomes self-evident that the best path forward for Alberta is to get out from under all federal control.  

Our goal is for the APP members to understand which MLAs and which political entities will best protect their individual freedoms, rights, prosperity, and self-determination, and will also commit to holding an honest referendum on Alberta Independence no later than the mid-term municipal elections. This independence-focused party will also have to commit to never instituting a digital ID or embracing a one-world digital currency.  (To protect the Alberta currency, it will need to be backed. An Aberta Sovereign Currency backed by a gold standard will eventually become the strongest currency in the world, which will significantly increase our purchasing power.  

APP, with 500,000 to 1,000,000 or more members can prevent the Great Reset from being imposed in Alberta. By educating our members on the rationale and merits of independence, we enable them to vote for a party that will guarantee to protect their individual freedoms and prosperity. APP itself is not a political party, but with 500,000 to 1,000,000 or more members can control the outcome of the 2023 election.

We are at a water-shed moment in history in which our two choices are “freedom and prosperity” versus “slavery to the dictates of communism and government control as planned for with the “Great Reset”.  It is in every Albertan’s interest to support the APP as we share the message of hope for our future and come together for a common cause. 

No, this is a fear tactic statement by those who do not want Alberta to be free and prosperous, but rather to be forever subjugated and pillaged by the federal government. In reality, Alberta is policy locked, not landlocked, by the federal government. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Articles 124 and 125 require that every country shall have access to the sea.  For example, Switzerland is also “landlocked” but has no difficulty transporting products to ocean ports.  Further, it would not be in the best interest for Canada or BC to embargo Alberta. As a sovereign Alberta could block the transport of goods and services east and west across our borders, including fly overs. Finally, it is important to know that 90% of Alberta exports go south to the US, but we would like to be able to take advantage of expanding our natural resource exports to other international markets. For example, if we could market just oil and gas to international markets, Alberta would generate another $26.5 billion/year.  This is now lost to Alberta but could enormously benefit all Albertans once Alberta is sovereign and out from under federal regulations.

Yes, and the US will start the parade of countries that will acknowledge Alberta as a sovereign nation. Moreover, should Alberta start off as a member of the Commonwealth and then become a Constitutional Republic, it is highly likely that the 56 current Commonwealth countries would also recognize Alberta’s sovereignty.

No, Alberta has contributed nearly $800 billion dollars to Ottawa and not received a cent in return. All federal land, national parks and military bases would be owned and controlled by Alberta. In essence, Canada would have no control or influence in Alberta, other than future trade agreements and perhaps military and intelligence cooperation as deemed acceptable by Alberta.

Economically Alberta could start an Alberta Pension Plan without waiting for the asset transfer.  Albertans have contributed $60B more in premiums that they have taken in benefits.  In recent years, this has averaged $3B/year – more than any other province.  Alberta’s pension contributions far exceed its expenditures(benefits). 

Only 64% of Alberta’s contributions are needed to fund an Alberta Pension Plan, allowing the remainder to be invested.  In contrast, the CPP by 2026 will see expenditures exceed contributions. 

You will not be in danger of losing your pension. If you are currently receiving OAS, nothing would change.  We have included the link for the OAS requirement from the Canadian government website.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/old-age-security/eligibility.html

OAS and CPP will remain intact. They will not be lost, and in a sovereign Alberta, one could also have dual citizenship.  Further, for someone receiving OAS and CPP who then moves to France, that person will still receive OAS and CPP. 

However, for those who wish greater CPP and OAS payments, they may have the opportunity to further benefit from an Alberta OAS and CPP.

The CPP is not a private pension. It’s more like a social insurance plan. The surplus is not legislated to be used like a private pool of excess personal entitlements (though it could be used like that if one wanted). Instead, it’s put there to be a sort of buffer to ensure long term stability.

Presently, as the former federal Minister of Justice, David Lametti, stated, “Canadians do not have the right to own property”.  Unfortunately, this is true under the Canadian Constitution. For example, if you think that you own your home, just don’t pay your taxes and you will find out who really owns your home.  It is the expectation of APP that a Sovereign Alberta would enshrine property rights in a new Alberta Constitution and ensure that property of any kind is not taxed.

This would be a lot less costly than the $70 billion that we give to Ottawa every year, along with over funding APP by $3 billion, EI by $1billion, and equalization by $14 billion. Therefore, not only can Alberta afford those costs, the outcome in each of those areas would be vastly superior to what Canada produces now. Our military is an embarrassment at the managerial level, the ranks have been decimated and the equipment outdated. Immigration is broken but would be fixed in a sovereign Alberta. We already have corporate tax collection in Alberta. A Sovereign Alberta with an 8% to 10% maximal personal flat tax rate, and the possible elimination of corporate taxes would cost less than our current costs. The justice system does require improvement…

We are still “free” to vote now, but time is running out to save Alberta, as well as our individual freedoms, rights, and prosperity. Therefore, it is critical that every Albertan vote in 2023 to elect a government that will absolutely protect and enhance the individual freedoms, rights, and prosperity of all Albertans, protect the self-determination of Alberta, and that will hold an honest referendum on independence.  A successful referendum on Alberta Independence will give Alberta the moral and legal legitimacy to chart a new path forward which will protect in perpetuity individual freedoms and rights.

We are committed listening to our members so that we might achieve our mission to “engage, inform, educate, and inspire all Albertans, businesses and organizations on the rationale and merits of independence. We are grateful for your questions, comments, and suggestions helping us learn how we will make independence happen, how we will assuage the concerns of those about Alberta Independence and, most importantly, heal those who have been so aggrieved mentally, emotionally, and economically by the actions of uncaring federal and provincial elected officials.  

Albertans should not be surprised when parties, organizations, or special interest groups opposed to independence cite facts and figures supposedly weakening the rationale and merits of . These attacks are nothing more than “scare tactics” meant to entice the voter to vote the same as they have for decades. For example, one of the arguments against independence one might hear is, “38% of Albertans voted in favour of equalization, i.e., sending money to Ottawa.  

Such an argument is flawed for a few reasons.  

1.Equalization and Independence are not the Same Issues: 

Equalization concerns fiscal transfers and issues of taxation. This is confusing for many people, and they are often unaware of how it affects them directly. On the contrary, the question of independence is plain, “Does one want a rule by law, freedom, and justice, or does one want to be ruled by unjust governance, unfair deals, and corrupt politicians?” 

2. 62% of Albertans Voted for Ending Equalization

To argue “almost 40% of Albertans voted in favour [the recent referendum] of sending money to Ottawa” is the same thing as saying, “almost 60% of Albertans didn’t vote in favour of sending money to Ottawa.” Moreover. Less than 1/3 of the voting public voted.

3. Time is Dynamic:

It is a fallacy to assume that just because 40% of Albertans voted for equalization at once, that they will do so again. Elections are cyclical precisely because people’s preferences and decisions change. The vote to end equalization was almost a year ago. Much has transpired and changed since then. Bank accounts have been frozen, assets have been seized, and peaceful protestors have been incarcerated. People’s emotions, sentiments, and feelings change according to what’s happening in the country.  

4. More Education is Needed

Suffice to say, equalization is a more complicated topic than expected, and the question on the ballot was poorly worded as well. The APP strives to educate all Albertans on the merits of independence and issues like equalization. Success means stopping politicians from taking advantage of uninformed or confused Albertans.  

To that end, we are advocating for a referendum on independence to give Alberta the leverage to chart a new path forward. A successful referendum on Independence gives Alberta, for the first time, the leverage to negotiate with Ottawa and the other provinces from a position of strength. Finally, although the data needs to be updated, based on the most recent polling reported by Mainstream research on October 19, 2021, 47% of decided voters polled already favoured independence; that was before the momentous events of the past two months where The House of Commons once again proved it acts dictatorially. As such, we invite all Albertans to join our journey towards a free and prosperous Alberta.  

Please consider signing the petition for a referendum on independence on our website via this link under the education section. 

We have had ostensibly strong conservative governments both federally and provincially in the past, but the reality is that no federal or Alberta government has ever protected Alberta’s interests or future prosperity in 116 years.  Given that we are now facing the abyss of the Great Reset and the end of energy security, why should anyone expect that a conservative government, federal or provincial, will do anything different to protect Alberta, unless they are compelled to?  

The purpose of the referendum on Alberta’s Independence is to empower the Provincial Government to negotiate new terms of Alberta’s relationship within or without Canada.

The “Citizens Initiative Act” requires 600,000 signatures collected over a period of not more than 90 days to force a referendum on Alberta’s Independence. Given the difficulty of collecting 600,000 signatories to a petition within 90 days, the simple solution is have more than 600,000 Albertans registered for the petition.

Accordingly, APP, via a massive educational campaign, will grow support for the referendum. Once we have over 600,000 Albertans who support Alberta’s Independence and registered with their “Intent-to-Vote” in favor of forcing a referendum via a petition, we will then present the petition to Elections Alberta for approval. Once approved, canvassers will facilitate the collection of signatures for the petition within the required 90 day timeline. 

 A successful referendum gives Alberta the leverage of the moral and legal legitimacy to chart a new path forward as an independent “nation” within Canada, or as an Independent Sovereign Constitutional Republic.  There is no other leverage, other than a successful referendum on Independence, that gives Alberta any negotiating power. Thus, there is no need to split the vote with any party.  The need is to replace all these individuals with someone who will represent their constituents and support freedoms, prosperity and a better future for Alberta. 

While the petition threshold may well be lowered if proclaimed into law under Bill 54 (10% of the actual number who voted in 2023, which was 1.77 million, or 10% would be 177,000 AND extending the time to collect signatures from 90 days to 120 days AND that 10% threshold needed within 2/3 of all 87 constituencies in Alberta) what is more important than triggering the petition is knowing or believing that we can win the referendum, which will take somewhere in the order of 1.5 or 1.6 million Albertans voting in favor of Alberta becoming a Sovereign Country and ceasing to be a province in Canada. Therefore, the greater the number of people who register their intent with APP to support Alberta sovereignty, the greater the probability of success with the referendum.

According to the Clarity Act, yes. We believe that we have a question that is clear, unambiguous and will be approved. However, separate from the Clarity Act is international law which recognizes the democratic will of a people to form a sovereign nation.  Therefore, 50% plus one could well be recognized as the legitimate will of a free and democratic society to form their own sovereign nation, as Quebec had contemplated in their 1995 secession referendum, which missed being successful by a fraction of a percentage point. Once Alberta has a plurality in favor of Alberta Sovereignty in a referendum, it is highly probable that the USA and other countries will acknowledge Alberta as a sovereign nation no longer controlled by Ottawa.

Proposed APP Referendum Question is:

“Do You agree that the Province of Alberta shall become a Sovereign Country and cease to be a province of Canada?”

Not really. Alberta has more than paid for leaving Canada and has contributed over $800 billion dollars to Ottawa without receiving a cent in return. The debt is Canada’s and Canada’s alone. There is no issue with infrastructure, as Alberta will deal with any infrastructure challenges without the inefficient encumbrances of the federal government.

With Alberta’s wealth from natural resource development and transportation, along with a younger and motivated workforce, new markets, and the massive investment that would come to Alberta as the least taxed and regulated country in the world, Alberta would soon become the number one GDP per capita region in the world and would NEVER need any federal support.

No. it would be very possible to retain your Canadian citizenship and also have Alberta citizenship. Many Canadians have dual citizenship.

Your current credentials would be retained and recognized.

This question is unclear; therefore, we answer it based on two different interpretations. 

First Interpretation.  

If we assume that this question relates to Alberta joining the United States, since reference was made to “getting behind a Republican Movement”, Alberta, as a Sovereign Constitutional Republic cannot really ”get behind” any political movement in another country. However, if the citizens in Alberta at some point in the future decided to hold a referendum on joining the US, the “will” of Albertans would then prevail. To be clear, that is not what APP is advocating.  APP believes that a much brighter future for all Albertans can be realized in short order as an independent nation.    

Second Interpretation.  

Here we assume that the question relates to clarification of the difference between a “democracy” versus a “republic”.  The critical difference between a democracy and a republic is that a democracy is a rule by the majority, whereas a republic is a rule by law.  

The word “democracy” is a combination of the Greek words’ demos meaning “people,” and kratos meaning “government.” Thus, a democracy is “Government by the people.”   

In a democracy, the majority gives authority to elected and appointed officials. The whims of parliament and bureaucrats determine the law. In this, laws are political, progressive, and subject to change based on the rule of the majority.  

The word “republic” is of Latin origin and is a combination of the word’s res (meaning “interest”) and public, meaning “everybody.” Thus, “republic” means “In everyone’s interest.” 

Unlike a democracy, the essence of a republic is a rule by law. The law is made in a democracy; the law is discovered in a republic. The rights of the individual, not the majority, are emphasized, protected, and maximized in a republic. Theoretically, a democratic government (a democracy) has unlimited power subject only to the majority will of the people. In a republic, the power of government is severely limited through the constitution and codified laws to ensure the bureaucracy can only engage in its limited, though critical, function of protecting rights.  

Democracy has been described by Sir Winston Churchill as “The worst form of government, except for everything else” What Churchill left out was why he came to that conclusion. But it is clear and easy to understand.  The problem with a democracy is the “tyranny of the majority over the minority”. Here, societal rights trump individual rights, as interpreted in Section 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter should have stated that Individual Rights and Freedoms will always be paramount and unassailably protected by law in the Constitution. 

Further, Alexander Tytler noted that “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government.  A democracy will exist until the majority discovers that it can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury.  From that point on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse over loose fiscal policy, which is always followed by socialism/Marxism/communism and dictatorship”. 

The APP is convinced Albertans are ready for a switch from a democracy to a republic. We do not believe this will take a generation, but rather, we believe it can happen right now! Our individual rights would not be restricted, but championed and upheld. Indeed, as we’ve endured a democratic government enacting emergency acts, lockdowns, and banking seizures, there has never been a more perfect opportunity to present a republic to the peoples of Alberta. (for more info on the differences between a republic and a democracy, see http://www.devvy.com/pdf/larosa/larosa_democracy_or_republic.pdf) 

A new, robust, Constitution of Alberta with extensive checks and balances on power is currently being drafted for the Alberta public to review and weigh in on. The new Constitution will ensure that elected officials and unelected bureaucrats always uphold the following values:  accountability, responsibility, honesty, competency, transparency, and respectfulness as public servants, and to hold their office with dignity and integrity. All officials will sign a “Code of Conduct” to ensure that they clearly understand their responsibilities and how they will be held accountable, and potentially subject to recall unlike any current policy of any political party.  Elected officials will be responsible to implement the policies for which they were elected and, failing to do so, along with complicit bureaucrats, will be subject to recall in a manner more robust and immediate than has hitherto existed. These recall measures are documented in the proposed “Party Bylaws” document and in the governance section of the proposed “Policy and Governance” document on the website.   

The public will have the final word on the new Constitution of Alberta.  The suggestion to abrogate the pensions for those elected or appointed officials who “transgress the Constitution” may well be included if that is the will of the voters.

We are still “free” to vote now, but time is running out to save Alberta, as well as our individual freedoms, rights, and prosperity. Therefore, it is critical that every Albertan vote in 2023 to elect a government that will absolutely protect and enhance the individual freedoms, rights, and prosperity of all Albertans, protect the self-determination of Alberta, and that will hold an honest referendum on independence.  A successful referendum on Alberta Independence will give Alberta the moral and legal legitimacy to chart a new path forward which will protect in perpetuity individual freedoms and rights.

This quote by Stuart Chase attempts to identify a dichotomy between people in terms of their ability to change their mind based on evidence.  In essence, both parts of the quote say the same thing, i.e., “Nothing, including evidence, will change that person’s mind (no proof is necessary, or possible)”, except that the 2nd part of the quote assumes that no evidence will ever be provided.   Let’s then apply this logic to:  

1.  Those who believe that a dystopian future is inevitable assumes that they will accept their fate (a dystopian future) since they believe that it cannot be avoided, regardless of what evidence is provided to the contrary = cognitive dissonance. This group of people may welcome the great socialist reset, whether they understand the implications, or not.  On the other hand, we don’t know categorically whether some or many of these people will change their mind until we creatively engage with them and provide a more inspiring narrative from every media platform, which we intend to do.                                               . 

2.  Those who don’t believe that the future will be dystopian, and no proof of what is coming can possibly be provided = cognitive dissonance.  In this case, however, there is a now a massive amount of evidence at hand that a dystopian future is in the cards if we do nothing.  The implications for individuals and society are clear, which may be sufficiently persuasive for people to stand against the Great Reset, and the plundering of Alberta.  APP’s job is to engage, educate and inspire these folks on the rationale and merits of independence, how we will make it happen, and how we will assuage the concerns of independence.

The key question for APP is can we overcome cognitive dissonance and provide sufficient evidence for Albertans to want to protect their individual freedoms, rights, prosperity, and self-determination. So far, the evidence strongly suggests that we can change the hearts and minds of people when they understand what they will lose if we do nothing, and what they will gain by Alberta becoming an independent sovereign nation. It really gets back to the fundamental question of “What’s in it for me” in an Independent Alberta, and “what do I lose in a dystopian future?”   

If we apply this to the rural and urban populations, APP assumes, based on evidence, that people will change their mind if the evidence is compelling in terms of what they will lose remaining  in Canada and what they will gain in an Independent Alberta.  While it may seem that there is an impossible urban-rural political divide, we at APP believe that most Albertans want to protect their individual freedoms, rights, prosperity, and self-determination, regardless of locale, and will unite for common cause. Our task is to explain what is at stake for all Albertans in the rural and urban communities.  The difference is that we will need to make a much greater effort in the major urban communities, which is planned. “If we can dream it, we can do it.  It always seems impossible until it is done”. (Nelson Mandela). 

We also believe that there are those who want Alberta to remain in Canada but with a much better deal and control of our wealth, as well as control of government programs unfettered by the federal government. And then there are those who are convinced that Alberta should become an independent Sovereign Constitutional Republic.  With both paradigms, neither outcome can be achieved without leverage, and the only leverage possible to fix Alberta’s circumstances within confederation or permit Alberta to chart a new path forward as an independent sovereign nation is the leverage of a successful referendum on independence.  Such a mandate by the people of Alberta provides the moral and legal legitimacy to negotiate with Ottawa and the other provinces from a position of strength. 

APP is on the cusp of commencing a full court press, a massive program to educate Albertans on the rationale and merits of independence (within or without Canada), how we will make it happen, and how we will assuage the concerns of people about “independence”.  We believe that our message will resonate with rural and urban citizens alike. We believe that people of all political stripes want  

freedom and prosperity, and a better standard of living and quality of life.  Our task is to educate them.  We are agnostic to which party embraces the policies and governance that we are advocating.  And we already have NDP, UCP and Independence party supporters.  

In conclusion, we are advocating for peaceful revolution to save Alberta.  

NOTE:  THOSE WHO MAKE PEACEFUL REVOLUTION IMPOSSIBLE MAKE VIOLENT REVOLUTION INEVITABLE (JFK)  

“I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I cannot believe you” Friedrich Nietzsche 

This statement by Friedrich Nietzsche is at the heart of why we have lost trust in government, as we know it and have experienced it. Governments of all types have lost our trust because of corruption, inept governance, discal impropriety, and they have promised one thing and done another.  They have perpetually lied to us.  

The APP understands that the Provincial and Federal Governments have abrogated their responsibilities to every Albertan. All trust has been broken; all assurances of goodwill on the part of government are met with uncertainty. The people of Alberta are not to blame for forfeiting trust. For decades, governments have actively manoeuvred their bureaucrats, politicians, and influential leaders into positions that now facilitate our harm.  

To that end, it is never a guarantee that a politician will be morally just. On the contrary, it is almost certain that he will be corrupt. To combat this problem, the APP recommends that Alberta transitions to a Sovereign Constitutional Republic. The APP wants the citizens of Alberta to be ruled by law in a “justice system”, not politicians. On page 6 of the APP’s Proposed Policies and Governance for the Sovereign Nation of Alberta, it states: “all citizens have the right to live free in a civil society that recognizes the Supremacy of God and the rule of law,” 

Thus, the APP that a sovereign Alberta recognizes the Supremacy of God as the standard of right and wrong, which is foundational to the rule of law and civil society. This standard is incorruptible precisely because it transcends mankind and is the foundation of moral civilization?  

Adopting this standard protects Albertans in many ways. Most clearly, it enables us to implement checks and balance on the politician’s power. If an MLA is acting disharmoniously with this law, he is acting corruptly. To remove that corrupted politician from office, the bylaws and the governance section of the Policy & Governance document introduce very robust recall mechanisms to hold elected officials and appointed bureaucrats accountable like never before.  

Accordingly, the APP supports elected officials who are committed to, and will state publicly, that they will uphold individual freedoms and rights, protect Alberta’s prosperity and self-determination, and immediately take control of that which can be done within the Canadian constitution: policing, pensions, immigration, employment insurance, and provincial tax collection, which sets the stage for federal tac collection.  

Finally, the provincial government can only regain our trust if they are actively educating Albertans, along with the APP, on the necessity for a successful referendum on Alberta Independence. Trust will finally be won when the politician proves his allegiance to the people of Alberta and the law through the realization of a successful referendum on independence.  

Not that APP is aware of.  A couple of years ago he was trying to get a petition going to “Stop the Great Reset”, which fizzled out. 

No matter who assumes the Canadian Federal Throne on Parliament Hill, Alberta will never be able to receive a fair deal in Canada without a referendum on independence. This is because our problem is not primarily ideological (though, to be stated, being governed with sound ideology is superior to destructive ideology), but structural. The diversification of MPs in parliament is of no consequence for Alberta; structural imbalances perpetually tip the scales in favour of the east.  

For example, the uneven distribution of seats in government (1 seat/41 000 individuals in PEI and 1 seat/120 000 individuals in Alberta) (https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=res&dir=cir/red/allo&document=index&lang=e).  What this means is that:  

1. Every federal election will be decided by voter rich Quebec and Ontario
2. It doesn’t matter which federal party is in power. The parties seeking power and the government in power will always pander to Quebec and Ontario at Alberta’s expense to maintain control.

Over the course of Alberta’s 116 years of existence, not one federal party has protected Alberta’s interests, prosperity, or self-determination. No matter who is in charge in Ottawa, nothing will change for Alberta with our current circumstances in confederation.  

We are committed listening to our members so that we might achieve our mission to “engage, inform, educate, and inspire all Albertans, businesses and organizations on the rationale and merits of independence. We are grateful for your questions, comments, and suggestions helping us learn how we will make independence happen, how we will assuage the concerns of those about Alberta Independence and, most importantly, heal those who have been so aggrieved mentally, emotionally, and economically by the actions of uncaring federal and provincial elected officials.  

The APP aims to create an independence movement so massive that APP will control the outcome of the 2023 election. No party can ignore 1,000,000 APP members, or more, if they wish to be elected.  The options for APP Albertans at present are unclear due to the confusion around the UCP leadership and, as well, that there are at least 3 independence parties.  Regardless, APP can compel the: 

1. unification of the “Independence-focused parties” under one umbrella if they want Support from APP members,  

2. any party to commit to legally protecting Albertan’s interests, individual freedoms and rights, and prosperity, as well as the prosperity and self-determination of  Alberta itself.  

3. a referendum on independence should be a unifying concept since a successful  referendum on independence gives Alberta for the first time in 116 years the  negotiating power, or the leverage required to chart a new path forward within or  without Canada.  

The additional focus of APP is to unify the various organizations and societies advocating for individual freedoms, rights, and prosperity to assist in educating Albertans. Wanting to protect individual freedoms and prosperity should be non-partisan and, hence, unifying.  

We are often asked how our strategy will avoid “Splitting the vote?” The question is welcome. First, it is necessary to note that it will be used as a “scare tactic” by the UCP and other parties to prevent an independence vote. However, a professor from Harvard, Erica Chenoweth, released a paper stating societal movements by 3.5% of the population actively participating will result in a political change of direction of that society. As Premier Klein once remarked, “find a parade and get in front of it”.  We are creating that parade, that movement.  

Indeed, When the UCP was elected, the party had 120,000 members, which is 3.5% of the voting public (3,400,000 citizens). The APP intends to grow its membership to 500,000 to 1,000,000 (or more) Albertans who will not only influence the outcome of the 2023 election but ensure that the government elected will implement the policies, governance, and bylaws that the APP membership supports, including the commitment to hold an honest referendum on Alberta Independence. 

Thus, with 500 000—1 000 000 Albertans (33% of the voting population) convinced of the merits of independence, and therefore voting to protect their individual interests and prosperity, vote splitting will not be an issue.  

In order to support a referendum on Alberta Sovereignty, it is first necessary to follow the legal process established.  Here are the steps required. 

1. Pursuant to the Citizens Initiative Act, a petition requiring 20% of eligible Alberta voters (which was approximately 3 Million in 2023) is needed. 20% of 3M is about 600,000 signatures, and they must be collected within 90 days and then submitted to Elections Alberta to obligate the Provincial government to hold a referendum on Alberta Sovereignty. This is an impossible task.  However, if we collect the contact information of 600,000 Albertans first, and then launch the petition question with Elections Alberta, we will be able to inform the canvassers where to go to obtain the signatures, which can then be easily collected within the 90 day window. 
2. Once Elections Alberta certifies the validity of the petition, it will be given to the Provincial Government who will decide the date of the referendum on Alberta Sovereignty.
3. The contact information of those who have registered their contact information with APP will remain completely confidential and will never be shared with anyone or any organization or any level of government. This is one of the reasons why tax receipts are not issued.

A rapid review of various agencies is required to ensure that they are acting in the best interests of Albertans.  Although APP is not a political party, we have proposed policies that we expect a strong independence-focused party will adopt. 

For example, we know that AHS performance is in the lowest quartile and their costs are in the highest quartile.  Our proposed Policy and Governance document on the AlbertaProsperityProject.com website defines what we envision in a highly functioning healthcare system. Inefficiencies occur at every level of health care delivery, and we have defined them as well as the solutions in a white paper on fixing healthcare for the benefit of Albertans. We know how to solve the problem of access and, at the same time, improve performance and cost. 

With respect to ATB and Credit Unions based in Alberta, they will be regulated under Alberta legislation only.  Other Canadian Banks operating in Alberta will also come under Alberta regulatory authority which will supersede Canadian authority to operate in Alberta.     

Regarding the ATA, the education policies that we will implement from the Policy and Governance Document on our website will ensure the highest quality educational standards to enable our students to thrive in the real competitive world and enjoy a successful and productive career and quality of life. 

This question assumes that APP is a “political party”, which it is not.  The APP is an educational project governed by the Alberta Prosperity Society.  There is no prima facie leader of the APP, but there a management team which is featured on the website https://albertaprosperityproject.com/about-us/.  

The policies of the APP do not portend any socialist agenda. Instead, the APP champions free markets, individual freedoms, rights, and values, as well as a deregulated economy. At the same time, APP recommended policies recognize certain realities, such as homelessness is a problem that has not been solved, but we know how to do that. We know that people may be born compromised and require lifelong support.  We also know that people can be excessively harmed by life’s circumstances for which they may require a “hand up” to get back into society as a contributing member. Or in tragic cases where they are so severely compromised that they are unable to get back to work, they will require indefinite support. To aid these individuals, the APP proposes, not socialist policies, but pragmatic and logical ones that serve the interests of all of society. 

Democracy fails when societal rights trump individual rights, i.e., the tyranny of the majority over the minority. Mob rule in a democracy devolves into socialism, socialism into Marxism, and Marxism into communism.  We have experienced this concerning spiral with the Covid-19 mandates.  However, when individual rights and freedoms are supreme (i.e., a sovereign constitutional republic), the rights of the society follow. Thus, the only way to protect the fidelity of democracy is to entrench individual freedoms and rights into a robust new Constitution of Alberta in which societal rights can never Trump individual rights.     

Albertans should not be surprised when parties, organizations, or special interest groups opposed to independence cite facts and figures supposedly weakening the rationale and merits of . These attacks are nothing more than “scare tactics” meant to entice the voter to vote the same as they have for decades. For example, one of the arguments against independence one might hear is, “38% of Albertans voted in favour of equalization, i.e., sending money to Ottawa.  

Such an argument is flawed for a few reasons.  

1.Equalization and Independence are not the Same Issues: 

Equalization concerns fiscal transfers and issues of taxation. This is confusing for many people, and they are often unaware of how it affects them directly. On the contrary, the question of independence is plain, “Does one want a rule by law, freedom, and justice, or does one want to be ruled by unjust governance, unfair deals, and corrupt politicians?” 

2. 62% of Albertans Voted for Ending Equalization

To argue “almost 40% of Albertans voted in favour [the recent referendum] of sending money to Ottawa” is the same thing as saying, “almost 60% of Albertans didn’t vote in favour of sending money to Ottawa.” Moreover. Less than 1/3 of the voting public voted.

3. Time is Dynamic:

It is a fallacy to assume that just because 40% of Albertans voted for equalization at once, that they will do so again. Elections are cyclical precisely because people’s preferences and decisions change. The vote to end equalization was almost a year ago. Much has transpired and changed since then. Bank accounts have been frozen, assets have been seized, and peaceful protestors have been incarcerated. People’s emotions, sentiments, and feelings change according to what’s happening in the country.  

4. More Education is Needed

Suffice to say, equalization is a more complicated topic than expected, and the question on the ballot was poorly worded as well. The APP strives to educate all Albertans on the merits of independence and issues like equalization. Success means stopping politicians from taking advantage of uninformed or confused Albertans.  

To that end, we are advocating for a referendum on independence to give Alberta the leverage to chart a new path forward. A successful referendum on Independence gives Alberta, for the first time, the leverage to negotiate with Ottawa and the other provinces from a position of strength. Finally, although the data needs to be updated, based on the most recent polling reported by Mainstream research on October 19, 2021, 47% of decided voters polled already favoured independence; that was before the momentous events of the past two months where The House of Commons once again proved it acts dictatorially. As such, we invite all Albertans to join our journey towards a free and prosperous Alberta.  

Please consider signing the petition for a referendum on independence on our website via this link under the education section. 

We have had ostensibly strong conservative governments both federally and provincially in the past, but the reality is that no federal or Alberta government has ever protected Alberta’s interests or future prosperity in 116 years.  Given that we are now facing the abyss of the Great Reset and the end of energy security, why should anyone expect that a conservative government, federal or provincial, will do anything different to protect Alberta, unless they are compelled to?  

The purpose of the referendum on Alberta’s Independence is to empower the Provincial Government to negotiate new terms of Alberta’s relationship within or without Canada.

The “Citizens Initiative Act” requires 600,000 signatures collected over a period of not more than 90 days to force a referendum on Alberta’s Independence. Given the difficulty of collecting 600,000 signatories to a petition within 90 days, the simple solution is have more than 600,000 Albertans registered for the petition.

Accordingly, APP, via a massive educational campaign, will grow support for the referendum. Once we have over 600,000 Albertans who support Alberta’s Independence and registered with their “Intent-to-Vote” in favor of forcing a referendum via a petition, we will then present the petition to Elections Alberta for approval. Once approved, canvassers will facilitate the collection of signatures for the petition within the required 90 day timeline. 

 A successful referendum gives Alberta the leverage of the moral and legal legitimacy to chart a new path forward as an independent “nation” within Canada, or as an Independent Sovereign Constitutional Republic.  There is no other leverage, other than a successful referendum on Independence, that gives Alberta any negotiating power. Thus, there is no need to split the vote with any party.  The need is to replace all these individuals with someone who will represent their constituents and support freedoms, prosperity and a better future for Alberta. 

The obvious problem with a “single member district” and “first past the post” voting system is that in a multiple-popular-candidate election in that SMD, a candidate may be elected with less than 50% of the vote. In such a case a plurality of the voters is not fully represented.  The solution for the 2023 election is to ensure that, in every riding, a candidate is elected who will legally commit to protecting Albertans individual  freedoms, rights, prosperity, as well as self-determination, and will support holding a referendum on independence.  That candidate will also need to commit to implementing the policies,  governance, bylaws, and constituency association rules that APP recommends, which will hold the candidate as a member of the legislative assembly subject to immediate recall for failure to do so.  The candidate will also need to legally commit to holding an honest referendum on independence. 

The simplistic reason the party with the popular vote may not hold power is that the party did not elect the greatest number of candidates.  This is a habitual problem with federal elections because of voter rich Quebec and Ontario, the lack of representation by population, and the inhomogeneous political views throughout Canada. The result of this system is always the tyranny of the majority (Quebec and Ontario) over the minority (Alberta), exacerbated by societal rights always trumping individual rights.              

Fortunately, Alberta has a more homogeneous population, which is why Albertans overwhelmingly vote Conservative, not Liberal or NDP.  Understanding Alberta’s values of individual freedoms and quest for prosperity should result in a massive plurality of Alberta votes to support an independence-focused government. Only a successful referendum on will give Alberta the leverage to chart a new path forward, avoid the dystopian future intended by the Great Reset, and ensure individual freedoms, rights, and prosperity are protected.          

The APP recognizes that politicians are subject to corruption. As it stands, loopholes, big government, and flagrant violation of the law though corrupted courts enable politicians to act unjustly to the detriment of the Albertan citizen.  

First, to combat this problem, the APP is proposing one of the most robust constitutions ever drafted to, essentially, “handcuff” politicians and judges. Restricted by such a constitution, politicians would only be able to perform their most basic (but vital) functions, namely, serving their constituents to uphold and protect rights and freedoms, and provide ethical governance. And judges would be compelled to follow the rule of law. 

Second, the APP is proposing Alberta become a Sovereign Constitutional Republic, rather than the sort of democracy we are harmed by now. This is because a democracy is a rule by men (elected politicians) who are oftentimes very corrupt. But a republic is a rule by law that is, by definition, unchangeable, and infallible. The rights and freedoms of individuals can be violated in democracy; in a republic, they are protected at all costs. More than that, through strict recall and other checks and balances of power, the APP’s proposed bylaws enable voters to remove corrupted officials abdicating their responsibilities and commitments.