A recent video from the channel “The Planet D,” titled “CAUGHT: Alberta Separatists BEGGING Foreign Governments to Break Up Canada?” (uploaded December 27, 2025), spreads misinformation and fear to discredit the growing movement for Alberta’s self-determination. This hit-piece relies on exaggeration, selective facts, and outright distortions to paint legitimate advocacy as treasonous and dangerous. At the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP), we believe Albertans deserve the truth to make informed decisions about our future—one rooted in Faith, Family, and Freedom.
Chris Scott, former APP leader and owner of the Whistle Stop Cafe, has thoroughly dismantled these claims in his powerful reaction video. Watch it embedded below for his unfiltered, passionate rebuttal:
Below, we debunk the video’s key lies one by one, drawing on facts, legal realities, and Chris Scott’s direct responses.
1. Claim: Separatists are “begging” foreign governments to break up Canada through lobbying in the U.S. and Latin America, inviting foreign interference.
Debunk: This is standard diplomatic preparation, not “begging” or interference. Provinces routinely engage internationally for trade and investment—Alberta has long lobbied in the U.S. Seeking recognition of a democratic referendum outcome is lawful and mirrors global norms (e.g., Kosovo’s independence). No violence or meddling is involved. As federal officials confirm, such actions by private citizens are legal in Canada, with no equivalent to the U.S. Logan Act prohibiting them. Chris Scott calls this a “complete 100% lie,” emphasizing: “Nobody’s asking for foreign interference… It’s simply asking other nations if they will respect the democratic will of the people of Alberta.”
2. Claim: These actions are “modern treason” or sedition-like, weakening Canada.
Debunk: Not treason—Canadian law requires violence, war, or espionage, none of which apply here. Quebec’s referendums faced no prosecutions. It’s a democratic exercise protected under the Charter. Former ministers’ opinions don’t change the law. Chris Scott rebuts: “If that was the case, 49.5% of Quebecers would have been locked up in the 1990s… That’s not sedition. That’s legal exercise of democratic rights.”
3. Claim: Independence means losing “free” Canadian healthcare, pensions, mobility rights, and security from a larger country.
Debunk: Canadian healthcare costs thousands per person annually yet ranks poorly—independence allows a better, tailored system. Pensions (e.g., CPP) can transition seamlessly, as Quebec did. Mobility? Negotiated agreements (like EU-style) are possible; borders don’t physically change. “Security” from Ottawa has meant exploitation—Alberta contributes billions in net federal transfers (e.g., through taxes funding $26-27 billion annual equalization, while receiving none). Chris Scott: “Canadian healthcare sucks… thrilled to give up Canadian free healthcare… You cannot lose your Canadian citizenship… Nobody can take your pension away.”
4. Claim: Alberta would become dependent on U.S. infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, ports), tying us to unreliable partners.
Debunk: Federal blocks force southern routes—independence enables direct deals for prosperity. Strong alliances aren’t dependency; they’re strategy for an energy powerhouse with centuries of reserves. Chris Scott: “Alberta cannot depend on Canada… We asked [the U.S.] would you support an independent Alberta… dollar for dollar… that would be a fantastic bump.”
5. Claim: Unelected separatist lobbyists (e.g., Jeff Rath, Dennis Modry, Cameron Davies) are self-serving elites with no mandate.
Debunk: APP is a grassroots educational society; leaders are dedicated Albertans advocating lawfully via citizen initiatives. No election required for advocacy—petitions empower everyday people (over 400,000 signatures certified). Personal attacks distract from the merits. Chris Scott defends: “The Alberta Prosperity Project is an educational society… Dennis Modry is the brightest mind… Cam Davies is doing a fantastic job.”
6. Claim: Separatists ignore Indigenous treaty rights (Treaties 6, 7, 8), bargaining away land not theirs to sell.
Debunk: Treaties are with the Crown; independence doesn’t erase them but opens fair renegotiation for equality and prosperity. Constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson clarifies: No veto for any group—every Albertan, including Indigenous people, gets one vote. Reserves (1% of land) are federally owned; independence ends dependency. Legal experts agree First Nations can’t block a referendum. Chris Scott: “The land in Alberta belongs in law to the Crown… The land was ceded permanently forever to the crown… Independence allows equality for all Albertans.”
7. Claim: The referendum seeks massive U.S. debt/credit and is unrealistic, starting independence burdened.
Debunk: The citizen-initiated petition (under Bill 14) is democratic and legal—seeks options for smooth transition, not immediate debt. Quebec’s process was similar, no chaos ensued.
8. Claim: Public support is low (~30%), exaggerated by separatists; majority oppose.
Debunk: Polls vary (22-36% firm support, higher among frustrated Albertans), with momentum growing post-federal frustrations. Education shifts views—many undecided see federal policies as harmful. Chris Scott: “Independent sentiment… absolutely exploded… Even if it is 30%… with a massive education campaign… we win.”
9. Claim: Parallels to divided nations (Balkans, Caucasus) where foreign influence led to strife and elite gains.
Debunk: Alberta’s path is peaceful, democratic—not violent. No “external powers deciding”; it’s Albertans choosing prosperity over exploitation.
This video isn’t journalism—it’s propaganda to preserve a system draining Alberta. Explore our policies at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZS1U179FHmlaqMvEFa5Lx0ze9e5QBmNH/edit and resources at www.albertaprosperity.com.
Albertans, the choice is yours.
Faith, Family, Freedom.
Come On, Let’s Go!