The Spectre of Secession In Canada

Alberta, and to a lesser extent, Saskatchewan, appear to be moving closer to a political split with Canada. The first concrete sign of this is a recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan to build new energy and trade infrastructure, including a new oil pipeline, independent of the Canadian government. Although media reports are couching the agreement in terms of the three provinces freeing themselves of dependence on the U.S. for exports, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith had strong words for the Canadian Prime Minister:

    Smith called upon the federal government and Carney to remove “federal barriers” for pipelines, rail lines and other infrastructure projects. The Alberta premier listed Bill C-69, the oil and gas emissions cap, the tanker ban, the net-zero vehicle and net-zero electricity mandates.

    “Removing these anti-resource, anti-development laws will allow Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario to attract the investment and project partners we need to get shovels in the ground, grow industries and create jobs,” said Smith.    

Smith separately stated in an interview that if Alberta can't work with Canada's federal government it will have to work with the U.S.; at the same time as support within Alberta for secession from Canada grows (see the video, below).  

VIDEO: "Alberta Just Announced Its Intent To Become The 51st US State!"
Canadian Reporter (12 min.)