Imagine a future where Alberta’s vast resources fuel our own dreams, not Ottawa’s deficits. Where families keep more of their hard-earned dollars, pensions soar to new heights, and our energy sector unleashes trillions in untapped potential. This isn’t a pipe dream—it’s the undeniable reward of independence. Our latest infographic lays it out plainly: The numbers are real. The opportunity is massive. The future is ours.
At the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP), we’re committed to charting a path to self-determination that puts Albertans first. Drawing from our comprehensive policy blueprint—available here—we’ve crunched the figures showing how independence transforms our province from a net contributor to a thriving sovereign nation. Let’s break it down, with key caveats to ensure a clear-eyed view of the journey ahead.
Immediate Gains: Keeping Our Money at Home
Right out of the gate, independence means reclaiming $142–149 billion annually that currently flows to Ottawa. That’s zero net transfers to the federal coffers, plus bringing back an equivalent “shadow Alberta” economy—funds we’ve subsidised for other provinces. Punchline? Keeping our money means keeping our future. This isn’t just fiscal prudence; it’s economic liberation.
A Surplus Like No Other
No other province in Canada comes close to Alberta’s projected windfall. With a massive annual surplus of $23.6–45.5 billion—after absorbing federal expenditures and provincial equivalents—we’d eclipse every peer. This isn’t pie-in-the-sky; it’s rooted in our revenue strengths and disciplined spending. Imagine redirecting those billions into infrastructure, healthcare, and education tailored to our needs, not national averages.
Lower Taxes for Every Albertan
For every Albertan, the tax burden lightens dramatically from Day 1, with average family savings of $38,000–$21,000 annually through elimination of personal income tax, corporate income tax, and GST. Looking ahead, a true zero-tax option becomes viable only if we grow the economy with multiple new pipelines and ramped-up production. As our policies outline, this isn’t reckless slashing—it’s more opportunity, more freedom. Why settle for Ottawa’s one-size-fits-none when we can build a low-tax haven right here?
A Powerhouse Alberta Pension Plan (APP)
Enter the Alberta Pension Plan (APP)—a $1,833.7 billion behemoth in retirement assets, dwarfing the $1,678 billion from the Canada Pension Plan transfer. With $23.4 billion in annual savings from lower deductions and higher payouts, we’d deliver retirement security that’s robust, not reliant. This conservative estimate assumes we receive only half the value of our CPP contributions, with the other half potentially offsetting payments for Canadian debt, national parks, military bases, and similar obligations—securing the full value would make our assets much higher. Punchline: Alberta-strong, not Ottawa-weak. Retirees deserve better than federal fumbling; independence ensures it.
The Energy Super-Future
Ottawa has kept our energy potential underground for too long. Independence unlocks an $82 trillion long-term prize in oil and natural gas production—300,000 bbls/day oil, 5.9 Bcf/day gas, and 450,000 new jobs growing to 1.3–1.4 million. This potential is with a threefold multiplication of production and will take a few years to get there through unleashed investment and infrastructure. From pipelines to innovation, we’d export directly, bypassing bureaucratic blockades. This is the sector that built us; now, it’ll propel us forward.
Alberta Takes Over Federal Services
Why wait for federal delays? Alberta would seamlessly assume key services: Indigenous programs ($4.2–5.6 billion), health ($9.2–10.8 billion), international relations ($2.3–3 billion), national defence ($5.0–6.2 billion), and policing ($1.0–1.5 billion). The ones highlighted are specifically called out, but there are others such as NavCanada, judiciary, and additional policing functions to follow for even greater efficiency and local control. We’d manage them better, cheaper, faster—empowering local decision-making over distant directives.
The Alberta Dollar (ABD)
As one of the options to anchor our sovereignty, the Alberta Dollar (ABD) would be backed by gold, oil, and Bitcoin, with temporary USD swap lines for liquidity. This isn’t gimmickry; it’s a stable, innovative currency insulated from federal fiscal follies—tailored to power a prosperous Alberta.
Independence isn’t a risk—it’s the reward. The numbers are undeniable. Alberta thrives when Alberta is free. As we stand on the cusp of this pivotal moment, join us in building a prosperous, independent tomorrow. Visit albertaprosperity.com to learn more, download our full plan, and get involved. Together, we’ll turn these numbers into reality.
The Alberta Prosperity Project: Securing Freedom, Prosperity, and Self-Determination.