Queen's professor argues it’s time for Alberta to leave Canada
Bruce Pardy argues that independence isn't only for Alberta’s sake, but for Canada’s as well.
At the United Conservative Party's recent 'Courage to Listen' town hall focused on Alberta sovereignty, which I previously reported on, we interviewed Bruce Pardy, Professor of Law at Queen’s University and Executive Director of Rights Probe.
Although perhaps unlikely, Alberta separating from Canada is not impossible, and is certainly being seriously sought after by some residents. There are many Albertans who seek to end ties with confederation, following decades of mistreatment by the federal government regarding national economic decision making and consistent intrusions upon provincial jurisdiction.
“Alberta needs to leave the country, Canada is essentially unfixable at this point,” says Professor Pardy, suggesting that if Alberta leaves, it may be the political earthquake needed to bring Canada out of its downward spiral.
Separation is no small feat and if enacted, will truly be unprecedented. “This is going to be a political revolution if it happens, and really the viability of confederation is in question,” Pardy added.
Challenging Canada’s Westminster parliamentary system, Pardy hopes that if Alberta does leave, it abandons this form of governance entirely. He points to the United States as having an “architecturally superior” system, which despite its flaws can be improved to better fit Alberta’s needs.
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Wayne Currie commented 2025-07-03 18:55:18 -0400The New Westminster model relies on the presumed cooperation of its members. That collaboration has been destroyed & will not return. Also, as implied below, the SCC is dysfunctional & corrupt. We need a system that dispenses justice, & not the chicanery of venal judges & lawyers who consider a victory to be endless bouts of lawfare against its own citizens.. -
Lance Humphries commented 2025-07-02 23:02:45 -0400If they get the vote to leave – LEAVE!! have border security in place within 30 days. A constitution and revised Alberta Criminal Code within 60 days. Don’t dither. Take the initiative. In fact, the details are to be negotiated in a Court of the District of Alberta!! None of this Canadian activist court nonsense!! The SCC will not be recognized in the District of Buffalo (if you prefer).
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Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-07-02 22:08:35 -0400I can guarantee that the riding of Edmonton Strathcona will remain in Canada. It’s Nenshi’s turf provincially and Heather McPherson’s federally. Their loyalty isn’t to either Alberta or Canada but to the Party, no matter what.
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Bruce Atchison commented 2025-07-02 20:59:03 -0400Alberta must leave Canada. It’s the only force Ottawa understands. Once the gravy train leaves without them, they’ll find themselves in the grip of recession or depression. I agree that Canada can’t be fixed until it changes its political and Laurentian-oriented mentality.
