In recent months, APP representatives have undertaken several strategic trips to Washington, D.C., to foster discussions on Alberta’s potential as an independent nation. These engagements, led by figures such as Mitch Sylvestre, Jeff Rath, and Dr. Dennis Modry, underscore our commitment to securing international support and alliances that align with Alberta’s interests. Far from seeking interference, these visits emphasise building partnerships with our closest neighbour and largest trading partner—the United States—to ensure a smooth transition to sovereignty.
The Trips: Key Participants and Objectives
APP’s diplomatic outreach has included multiple visits to engage U.S. officials on matters of mutual benefit, with Jeff Rath recently completing his third trip and planning a fourth in January 2026.
I met with senior US officials.
— Jeffrey Rath (@JeffreyRWRath) December 18, 2025
They understand Alberta oil threatens Chinese interests.
Ottawa keeps blocking it anyway.
There’s more support for Alberta energy in Washington than in our own capital.
That should alarm every Albertan.
We need Alberta Independence. pic.twitter.com/M4xT2EnisI
The objectives are clear: to educate U.S. counterparts on Alberta’s vast resources and how independence would eliminate federal barriers hindering market access.
Addressing Common Questions and Concerns
We’ve heard questions about why APP engages with the U.S. if Alberta can “go it alone.” One such query: “So you all say there’s no interference from outside of Alberta and Alberta can go it ALONE, so why is Rath & Modry going to the US for Money and now Rath is going to Latin America for support ????? Guess Alberta CAN’T do it on its own.”
Let us clarify: Alberta absolutely can stand independently, leveraging our abundant resources, skilled workforce, and innovative spirit. However, sovereignty does not mean isolation. The United States is our biggest trading partner, accounting for the majority of our exports. Seeking alliances with them—and exploring support from like-minded nations in Latin America—strengthens our position without compromising our autonomy. These are strategic partnerships, not dependencies, aimed at ensuring economic stability and security from day one of independence.
(This post questions the authority behind the meetings and tags media outlets, while replies raise unfounded claims of treason and U.S. statehood aspirations.)
You're correct. Brutal dictatorships punish those seeking independence, like for example:
— Alberta Prosperity Project (@ABProsperityPrj) December 27, 2025
– Tibet: China wanting to arrest the Dalai Lama for gaining international support to free Tibet.
– Xinjiang (East Turkistan): China suppresses Uyghurs seeking autonomy through mass…
Jespersen is correct. Countries like China, for example, when it comes to the Dalai Lamas push for international support to free Tibet, would string up the Dalai Lama for his “Tomfoolery”.
Such rhetoric overlooks the democratic and constitutional basis. No one is acting as a “foreign agent”—these are voluntary, educational discussions initiated by APP as a non-profit advocating for Albertans. Authority stems from our mandate to explore sovereignty options legally under Canadian law. As constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson (@ikwilson) notes, the Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed a legitimate process for secession if pursued clearly and fairly. Claims of treason are baseless, as our efforts are peaceful, democratic, and focused on empowering Albertans through a referendum.
Our Asks and What Has Been Agreed To
In a recent interview, Jeff Rath provided detailed insights into the ongoing discussions with senior U.S. officials, including those connected directly to the Oval Office under the Trump administration.
Trump’s INSANE PLAN for Alberta Independence (Jeff Rath Interview, December 24, 2025)
Rath explained that U.S. officials are “very enthusiastic about Alberta becoming an independent country,” viewing it as a way to free the third-largest oil reserves in the world from what they see as Ottawa’s policies influenced by communist China, which aim to keep Alberta’s resources landlocked.
Key asks from APP and the positive responses received include:
- Diplomatic Track: U.S. support and potential recognition of Alberta as an independent country when timing conditions are met.
- National Security Alignment: Framing Alberta’s independence as aligned with U.S. national security and energy strategy, including doctrine and current policy priorities.
- Immediate Recognition: U.S. recognition of Alberta as an independent nation right after a successful referendum.
- Strategic Energy Corridors: Strong U.S. support for new pipelines, including a West Coast route through U.S. states like Idaho, Montana, and Washington/Oregon to reach Asian markets and expand export capacity, and a North-South pipeline to the Gulf Coast to increase routing options and bypass legacy constraints.
- Financial Backstop: A $500 billion line of credit, collateralised by Alberta’s oil and gas reserves and backed by the U.S. Treasury, to provide leverage in negotiations with Ottawa, strengthen Alberta’s negotiating position post-referendum, and protect against potential fiscal retaliation. Feasibility studies are underway.
- Stability Measures: Transition stability measures to protect pension value in the event of Canadian dollar instability during independence.
- Currency and Pensions: Support for converting Alberta pensions at par from Canadian to U.S. dollars, addressing concerns over a potential collapse of the Canadian dollar; permission to use the U.S. dollar in the interim, with a 1:1 exchange rate, as we develop an Alberta resource-based dollar.
- Foreign Influence Risk: Raising concerns about foreign interference and external influence over Canada’s policy direction as a security and market-access issue.
- International Election Observers: U.S. observers to ensure the referendum’s integrity and fairness.
- Trade: A simple reciprocal free trade agreement with zero tariffs on all goods and services, opening Alberta to U.S. industries while ensuring unfettered energy exports.
Rath emphasised that these supports align with U.S. national interests in energy security and countering foreign influences, with officials assuring “robust support” and ongoing weekly communications.
Key outcomes from high-level U.S. State Department talks:
(This post features an infographic summarising the discussions, including diplomatic support, national security alignment, energy corridors, financial backstop, stability measures, and foreign influence concerns, while firmly stating “Alberta is not the 51st state.”)
Breaking news on meetings with US State Department:
(This post includes a video clip highlighting U.S. recognition, West Coast pipeline via US, $500B line of credit, and pension stability measures as aligned with U.S. national security interests.)
Must-watch on U.S. State Department talks:
(This post shares an image and urges viewers to watch Jeff Rath reveal support for recognition, $500B credit line, and Alberta-to-Pacific pipeline as a U.S. national security interest.)
Prominent constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson K.C. recently addressed the significance of U.S. recognition:
The U.S. Will Recognize Alberta’s Independence — If We Vote Yes
In this video, Wilson explains the U.S. preparedness to recognise Alberta’s independence following a democratic referendum, drawing on historical precedents and the constitutional pathway.
For additional details from Jeff Rath’s interviews:
- EXCLUSIVE: Alberta delegates head to D.C.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef5jAmtFEro
- Will Alberta Become A US State?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcK_3S72eVo
- Inside Alberta’s Independence Movement (with Mitch Sylvestre and Jeffrey Rath): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSs4TJMt4mg
These discussions stress U.S. support enhances leverage without loss of control.
Clarification on Recent National Post Coverage
A recent article published in the National Post — “After U.S. outreach, Alberta separatists will head to Latin America to rustle up support for their cause” — provides valuable attention to the growing discussion around Alberta’s sovereignty but unfortunately blends distinct initiatives within the broader independence movement.
After U.S. outreach, Alberta separatists will head to Latin America to rustle up support for their cause https://t.co/nDUuSCdlkR pic.twitter.com/vVCCbMuPx9
— National Post (@nationalpost) December 26, 2025
To clarify for readers:
- The Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) has concentrated its diplomatic efforts on multiple trips to Washington, D.C., where representatives including Jeff Rath, Mitch Sylvestre, and Dr. Dennis Modry have engaged U.S. officials on matters of mutual energy security, trade, and potential post-referendum recognition. These visits focus exclusively on strengthening ties with our largest trading partner to ensure economic stability in a sovereign future.
- The planned outreach to Latin America (specifically Argentina and El Salvador in early 2026) is a separate initiative led by Cameron Davies of the Republican Party of Alberta, an entirely distinct organisation. APP has no involvement in, nor detailed knowledge of, these plans.
Different groups within the Alberta independence movement are free to pursue their own strategies while sharing the common goal of achieving greater autonomy and prosperity for our province.
Alberta Prosperity Project’s Diplomatic Engagements in Washington: Building Alliances for a Sovereign Future
Seeking international awareness and goodwill is a well-established and entirely legitimate practice in self-determination movements worldwide — it is neither novel nor controversial.
Notable examples include:
• The Government of Québec maintaining permanent delegations in dozens of countries for decades to advance its distinct interests.
• Québec sovereignists actively courting international attention and preparing recognition strategies during both 1980 and 1995 referendums.
• The Scottish National Party regularly engaging European institutions and international partners to build support for Scottish independence.
• Catalan independence leaders travelling extensively across Europe to gain sympathy from governments and parliaments.
• The Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile engaging world leaders, parliaments, and organisations for over sixty years to advocate for meaningful autonomy for Tibet.
A diversity of approaches only strengthens the overall cause, and accurate distinction between groups helps Albertans engage in informed, constructive debate.
Debunking the 51st State Myth
The notion that we seek to become the 51st state is unfounded—Rath explicitly states that U.S. officials see no viable path for statehood and that APP’s focus is full independence. APP advocates for Alberta as a sovereign nation, as clearly stated in our proposed referendum question: “Do you agree that the Province of Alberta should cease to be part of Canada to become an independent state?”
This misinformation often spreads through social media and mainstream outlets, using tactics like fear-mongering infographics or misleading imagery, such as superimposing the American flag over Alberta. Critics, including Gil McGowan of the Alberta Federation of Labour and journalist Stephen Maher, have repeatedly twisted our engagements with U.S. officials into allegations of annexation, ignoring our explicit rejections of such ideas.
No 51st State for Alberta:
(This post includes a video clip confirming that U.S. State Department discussions proceed on Alberta as an independent country, as statehood is impossible in the U.S. Senate. It quotes Rath: “The overwhelming majority of the Alberta Independence movement favour Alberta Independence and DO NOT favour US Statehood,” and Wilson explaining the political realities making statehood unfeasible.)
As Jeff Rath has affirmed, the majority of Albertans favour independence, not U.S. statehood. Constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson (@ikwilson) further explains that Alberta’s admission as a U.S. state is politically impossible and contrary to our goals: “The Supreme Court has affirmed that secession is a legitimate democratic process if pursued clearly and fairly.” This myth appears to be part of an organised effort to confuse and divide, distracting from real issues like Ottawa’s resource policies that subsidise other regions at Alberta’s expense.
For a detailed debunking, read our full article: Debunking the ’51st State’ Myth: A Persistent Fabrication Undermining Alberta’s True Path to Sovereignty.
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The Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) is dedicated to educating Albertans on the merits of sovereignty and independence from Canada. As a non-partisan, non-profit organisation, we strive to empower our province to achieve true prosperity free from federal overreach. For more information on our mission, visit www.albertaprosperityproject.com. Our comprehensive education resources are available at https://albertaprosperityproject.com/education/, and our policy framework can be explored in detail at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZS1U179FHmlaqMvEFa5Lx0ze9e5QBmNH/edit.