Alberta needs a strong budget if independence on horizon: Kris Sims
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Alberta Director Kris Sims weighed in on the sovereigntist movement during a recent United Conservative Party town hall in Calgary.
During the United Conservative Party's 'The Courage to Listen Town Hall: Constructing the Framework for a Sovereign Alberta Within a United Canada', we interviewed each of the speakers, which you can find in this report.
One of those speakers was Kris Sims, Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Sims highlighted the need for Alberta to balance its own budget to increase leverage during provincial-federal government negotiations, and as a precursor to departing Canada's confederation if it should occur.
"We have to understand how much things cost here at home too, so if you want to be strong you have to make sure you've got a good fortress," she explained.
"Even if Alberta were to declare independence, it's not as if everything is suddenly a lottery win, everything is still going to be a hassle, and it's still going to cost money," Sims added.
With a potential referendum in Alberta on leaving Canada's confederation expected in early 2026, preparation is underway from all interested parties. The Alberta Prosperity Project suggests they have enough pre-registered voters to initiate the referendum, once Premier Smith's bill changes have been ratified later this year. One of the APP's co-founders, Jeffrey Rath, suggests the time is ripe while the United States is led by President Donald Trump.
Premier Smith has warned Ottawa that the continuation of the Liberal Party's resource-economy-killing strategies will increase independence sentiment rapidly. As well, Prime Minister Mark Carney recently sought constitutional advice regarding legalities of Alberta's independence.
No matter which way independence winds end up blowing, Sims is absolutely right — we must do a better job managing our finances if our aim is autonomy.
Don't forget to check out our campaign — DoneGettingScrewed.com — for our latest reports on Western Canada's independence movement, and leave a comment below to tell us where you think this is all headed.
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After seeing the manipulation and harm caused by the pandemic narrative, Sydney Fizzard started on the path of reporting in mid 2020. With an interest in hearing from everyday Canadians, politicians, business owners, religious figures and community leaders, Syd aims to reveal underlying truths and examine societal movement. Notably, Syd spent 16 consecutive days at the Coutts, Alberta border blockade.
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Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-07-03 20:24:57 -0400There are numerous examples of what happens when, after a change in government through, say, a revolution, the economy goes off the rails. The new rulers have to spend a lot of money to keep the masses happy, so logical and rational budgeting often gets chucked out. -
George Pinel commented 2025-07-03 18:29:17 -0400The country needs a revolution, this I mean that we return to what the original framers of our country meant for it. The feds need to be pushed back to their side of the constitution. The provinces need to fight the top down government style we have been subjected to for the last 50 years or more. Canadians need to understand that we need to be more personally responsible for our own outcomes not the government. The government likes equal outcome policies because it gives them the power to change policies to get more control over taxes and unfortunately the message they use is usually a divisive one pitting the “rich” against the “poor”.
Thanks for your excellent devotion to a free and sovereign people.
