The case against the case against Alberta independence
The arrogance of Canada's sneering Eastern establishment is inadvertently paving the way for a sovereign Alberta.
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Article by Rebel News staff
While the media fawns over Mark Carney’s "central banker" aesthetic and his promises to "whisper" to Donald Trump, Albertans see a different reality: a return to the same globalist policies that have long suppressed Western interests.
This growing divide was perfectly captured in a recent viral video from an Eastern "educator" who crudely attempted to lecture Albertans on why independence is a "stupid" idea. It was a masterclass in the very condescension that fuels separatism. Mocking Premier Danielle Smith and calling Albertans "potato men," the wannabe critic relied on a series of debunked scare tactics that fall apart under the slightest scrutiny.
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The argument that Alberta would face economic devastation if it left Confederation is historically backwards. Alberta is the nation’s largest net contributor, sending tens of billions of dollars to Ottawa every year to subsidize other provinces.
In a sovereign Alberta, that wealth stays home. While critics claim corporations would flee, the oil and gas aren't moving; industry leaders will stay where the resources are, and if anything, it is the Canadian dollar that would collapse the day after a "Yes" vote, not the Alberta economy.
This economic leverage extends to the "landlocked" argument, which is equally hollow. Under the current federal framework, Alberta is already effectively landlocked by political vetoes. International law provides frameworks for landlocked nations to access tidewater, rights Alberta currently lacks within Canada, and a sovereign Alberta would likely find a much warmer reception in Washington.
While Ottawa plays at "standing up" to Donald Trump through empty virtue signaling, the U.S. remains eager for Alberta’s energy, with figures like Trump himself signaling a desire to revive projects like Keystone XL. From the lopsided representation in Parliament to the systemic exclusion of Westerners from federal roles through linguistic gatekeeping, the "partnership" of Confederation is fundamentally broken.
When retired Prime Ministers like Stephen Harper and Jean Chrétien call for a "united front" against the U.S., they are speaking from the comfort of million-dollar pensions, far removed from the rig hand or the auto worker.
Albertans are tired of being the "poor cousin" who pays all the bills while being told to be grateful for the privilege. If the response from the East continues to be mockery and actual misinformation, don’t be surprised when the West finally walks out the door.
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COMMENTS
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Darlene Cooper commented 2026-02-04 17:31:40 -0500Glad my kids are done with the school system. Who hires people like this? -
Paul Scofield commented 2026-02-04 06:49:02 -0500James Demers: Trump’s pronouncements to the contrary, most conservative Americans want nothing to do with anyone who supports the Canadian LPC or where it operates. We especially do not want the “recent” 10 million immigrants to Canada. We have more than enough of our own Third World trash. One California, one New York and one Minneapolis is more than enough.
Mostly what we want is for Albertans to choose the path which works best for them. I think the Saskis and the interior of BC would likely do well in the independence movement, too. Do, look, though, for very quick recognition of Alberta as an independent country by the U.S of A, should the referendum pass and separation actually occur.
Not much to say about the “teacher” outside of the fact that if appears escaped from some local circus. -
Linda Brady commented 2026-02-04 02:43:22 -0500BC would be cut off from the ROC and vice versa. Line 5 delivers oil through Michigan (I believe) to the refineries in Sarnia. Propane for Ontario and Quebec are provided this way. Vancouver International Airport gets about 70% of its aviation fuel from the oil that flows through the TMX pipeline from Alberta. Scoff at that, “teacher”!
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Jerry Purvis commented 2026-02-04 01:23:54 -0500Wherever did you find such an angry and hateful ‘teacher?" It’s sad to hear that so many of our northern neighbors also have that attitude toward America. We’re not your enemy. You already have a lot of friends here.
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Silver Feet commented 2026-02-04 01:18:21 -0500When you have chosen hate in your life, it is all you can share.
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Ruth Bard commented 2026-02-03 22:49:57 -0500I wonder if that woman mocks and humiliates her students like that. What a nasty piece of work.
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james demers commented 2026-02-03 22:22:23 -0500This “teacher” could be one of Alberta’s best exhibits for independence. She rivals Trudeau in arrogance and narcissism. What she doesn’t get, is that if Canada continues to insult and screw the West over, Alberta might leave. And if they do the rest of the country will be shortly thereafter swallowed by our southern neighbour. I would venture to say most of our recent immigrants—all 10-million of them—wouldn’t mind becoming American citizens. So who again is not so smart?
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Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2026-02-03 20:59:59 -0500Uh, since you hate America so much, you might think of changing your headgear. The insignia on it is for Major League Baseball…. a sports organization with its headquarters in….. New York City.
To paraphrase the Bard, methinks thou dost protest too much. -
Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2026-02-03 20:55:07 -0500That person’s a teacher? No wonder the educational system’s in trouble.
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Don Hrehirchek commented 2026-02-03 20:08:48 -0500There are many things that can happen . But one does not know until one crosses that bridge. Life is full of challenges daily, accept and carry on.
