Checking in on the activities in America’s hat, Canada, some head-turning developments may toss our chapeau askew. There is growing passion in one province, looking to separate itself from the nation, and, for a refreshing change, this time it is not the persnickety Parisian-influenced Quebecois. This is a development we here in the States should welcome.
In Alberta, the North of the Border version of Texas, there is a legitimate effort underway to see if they can conceivably separate from the rest of the country. There has been an ongoing animosity towards the actions of the central government moving steadily towards the left wing, and the Albertans have been arriving at a less-than-Canadian polite position.
The talk took on a serious tone last summer, when Alberta Premier Danielle Smith came out publicly to say that while she was not promoting the secession movement, she recognized there were many issues her province had with the treatment from Ottawa. Smith declared that while she was not looking to put the measure on the ballot, she would not block it if the people responded.
“To be clear from the outset, our government will not be putting a vote on separation from Canada on the referendum ballot; however, if there is a successful citizen-led referendum petition that is able to gather the requisite number of signatures requesting such a question to be put to a referendum, our government will respect the democratic process and include that question on the 2026 provincial referendum ballot as well."
The people responded. As of this week, well ahead of expectations, the movement leaders said they have compiled the requisite threshold on their petition effort to have the measure on the ballot. A May 2 deadline has easily been reached, and this has sent political tremors through the country. They are also assured to exceed the predicted level of disqualified signatures. This stands to reason when you see how, in the frigid climes of January, large numbers of Albertans were arriving at locations to queue up in the snow to jot their “Jean Hancock” on the petition proposal.
🚨ALERT: In a bombshell development, massive crowds in Alberta line up to sign the "Stay Free Alberta" petition demanding a separation referendum from Canada, delivering a seismic political earthquake across Canada. Only 177,732 valid signatures needed by May 2 to force the vote. pic.twitter.com/eWR8gzIevc
— WORLD NEWS (@_MAGA_NEWS_) January 23, 2026
Now, to be clear, this is still going to be an up-snowbank effort. Polling has shown that there is still a clear majority against secession, with that number currently trending at around 70 percent. But that has been shrinking from previous highs, in the 80 percent range. Much of that has to do with the messaging. When you hear from those behind this effort, it is not the rantings of emotional minds. (I reference back to the numerous attempts made in Quebec.)
Jeffrey Rath is the lawyer who is behind the Alberta Prosperity project, and he sounds beyond rational in his explanation of things. Rather than a frothing and whooping pro-Trump monologue, he delivers a sound game plan, and even states that independence is the priority, over an emotional rush into the American tent.
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How can you not see the sense in opposing sending more of their resources to China? But noteworthy too is his saying that this entire effort would not have moved forward without the aid of the Trump administration. That he has been in contact with U.S. players is significant, and it is not simply bluster. Scott Bessent is on record saying that we as a nation would be amenable to seeing an independent Alberta.
Adding to the desire to split off is the growing presence in Canada of the activist hyper-leftist factions. Recently, the NDP (New Democratic Party) held meetings in Alberta, and the display was something else.
At the sparsely attended meeting, they handed out cards to members of various social groups to claim differing levels of privilege. In this clip, we see one delegate complaining about being upstaged by another member who did not hold the appropriate card and moved ahead when speaking. Then watch as the leader of this conference instructs those wanting to speak to do so orderly, but then nearly chokes at the podium before catching “themself” when saying the need to stand in a “straight” line. (GASP!)
This is what nightmares are made of.
— Retard Finder (@IfindRetards) March 29, 2026
Could easily be a comedy skit. pic.twitter.com/Y1UwYdr3wZ
Looking at this lot of insufferable posturing scolds, you understand the pragmatic thinkers in Alberta wanting to cut out and head off on their own. That clip serves as the perfect rationale for the tagline used in this separatist movement: “We’re Done”.
BREAKING: Alberta now projected to schedule a referendum to secede from Canada this year.
— Polymarket (@Polymarket) March 31, 2026
60% chance. pic.twitter.com/WNsIIdNQ7X
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