Yeah, why would he go to the EU and China to secure trade deals? Should he continue to rely on American markets and hope for no more randomly assigned tarrifs?
JustASheepInTheFlock on
Congratulations, Khalistan
Typo. Congratulations, Alberta
noBbatteries on
As a Canadian, I hope the traitors that even let it get to a vote when it’s as unpopular of an idea as it is get their time in court. Clearly there’s some foreign interference going on in Alberta from our neighbours to the south.
Starbits21 on
The Constitution is a contract and it cannot be broken unilaterally. It cannot be broken with a simple 51% vote. Swing votes need to be accounted for with such irreversible consequences. Swing Votes can completely alter the outcome depending on the flavour of the day.
Require 7 out of 10 provinces to agree and 60% of the vote to even start the process. That math can account for true long-term feelings, as opposed to temporary discontent altering the trajectory of Canada.
pumpkinspicecum on
it’s sad that we’re letting these american and russian bots actually make this a thing. we really need to push back on cyber warfare that other countries commit. in the future with climate change, canada is going to be one of the more desirable countries. it’s just going to get worse.
WeakBlueberry5071 on
We need forensics on all financial accounts tied to this separatist movement.
ordnance_inbound on
The US evilmaxxing by copying Russian tactics of fomenting separatist activities in foreign nations to weaken surrounding territories, making them dependent and subservient.
Classic continental empire insanity.
james-HIMself on
There is less than a 1% chance this would ever happen. If they even voted for it it’s still impossible. You need provincial support and there are way too many legal barriers on that land. Danielle Smith just looks like a traitor
theclarajaymes on
Even if Alberta could survive economically, being landlocked means it would depend heavily on agreements with Canada and the US.
Separation would yield years of negotiations over CPP, debt, military, banking, Indigenous treaties, etc. Not to mention economic uncertainty of trade during that period, in addition to weak public support compared to what Quebec historically has had, Canada is not at risk of separating.
Premier Danielle Smith asserts she does not agree with the movement, and it’s clear that she is humouring a vocal minority who are caught up by the influence of oil companies and MAGA movements.
GroundbreakingUse794 on
Annexed and taken over by the United States when that Happens. I wonder if the deal was sweetened? I wonder what they’ve been promised
CantFeelMyToesAgain on
It’s not a separation vote, is a referendum on if Alberta should have a referendum. It’s also almost 100% impossible for a province to separate.
Marginally different than brexit
HorizonsEdge on
ITS A TRAP!
AvalorrTV on
No real person in Alberta wants to separate this is all just troll farms. Alberta needs Canada and Canada needs Alberta.
Promethia on
As a Canadian, I totally foresee these clowns losing the referendum and trying to storm the provincial legislature, claiming the whole thing was rigged.
We’re always a little behind the latest trends.
laich68 on
Stupid question, but isn’t Alberta landlocked? Having a raw materials based economy without a home port seems like it will be reliant on the country it just broke away from.
cointalkz on
I have friends who are completely brainwashed by their algorithm who talk about Alberta separatism. The funniest part is they don’t live in Alberta and are immigrants themselves.
Irr3l3ph4nt on
Québec: *grabs popcorn*
padre727 on
They can move south and join Alabama or Texas.
Vin-diesels-left-nut on
I think this is necessary for Alberta to do…. Just put the question out there. We can’t scream at Alberta when twice now Quebec has gotten to do it. I think the scary part is less Alberta wants to be its own and more the USA wants to welcome Alberta…..
Daier_Mune on
What if we did a swapsies? US takes Alberta, and Michigan goes to Canada.
MaybeTheDoctor on
Under the Constitution, a province cannot declare independence on its own. However, the Court established that if a province votes on a clear question with a clear majority in favour of secession, the federal government has a constitutional duty to negotiate in good faith .
It unclear to what a “clear majority” means, but presumably a lot more than just 50.1% in a voter turnout of 30% …
Father_Dowling on
Wouldn’t be the first time. Probably one of the greatest military failures of The States was not being able to seize Canada, or at least the eastern provinces from the Brits.
themaskedcanuck on
Let them vote all they want. Alberta is not separating.
Stupid fucking Maple MAGATS.
EkruGold on
As an Albertan, I think this is an absolute waste of time, resources, and patience, and it needs to stop.
GoneinaSecondeded on
Would Alberta be a red state or a blue state?
ben-zee on
Carney **should** be saying this through the RCMP.
DayiShengPi on
Let’s be honest. This isn’t just about separation. It’s about being a US territory/state. Otherwise, what’s the point, right???
People who are seriously pushing for separation are goddamn traitors, and there should be an inquest.
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Why do they want to separate?
Yeah, why would he go to the EU and China to secure trade deals? Should he continue to rely on American markets and hope for no more randomly assigned tarrifs?
Congratulations, Khalistan
Typo. Congratulations, Alberta
As a Canadian, I hope the traitors that even let it get to a vote when it’s as unpopular of an idea as it is get their time in court. Clearly there’s some foreign interference going on in Alberta from our neighbours to the south.
The Constitution is a contract and it cannot be broken unilaterally. It cannot be broken with a simple 51% vote. Swing votes need to be accounted for with such irreversible consequences. Swing Votes can completely alter the outcome depending on the flavour of the day.
Require 7 out of 10 provinces to agree and 60% of the vote to even start the process. That math can account for true long-term feelings, as opposed to temporary discontent altering the trajectory of Canada.
it’s sad that we’re letting these american and russian bots actually make this a thing. we really need to push back on cyber warfare that other countries commit. in the future with climate change, canada is going to be one of the more desirable countries. it’s just going to get worse.
We need forensics on all financial accounts tied to this separatist movement.
The US evilmaxxing by copying Russian tactics of fomenting separatist activities in foreign nations to weaken surrounding territories, making them dependent and subservient.
Classic continental empire insanity.
There is less than a 1% chance this would ever happen. If they even voted for it it’s still impossible. You need provincial support and there are way too many legal barriers on that land. Danielle Smith just looks like a traitor
Even if Alberta could survive economically, being landlocked means it would depend heavily on agreements with Canada and the US.
Separation would yield years of negotiations over CPP, debt, military, banking, Indigenous treaties, etc. Not to mention economic uncertainty of trade during that period, in addition to weak public support compared to what Quebec historically has had, Canada is not at risk of separating.
Premier Danielle Smith asserts she does not agree with the movement, and it’s clear that she is humouring a vocal minority who are caught up by the influence of oil companies and MAGA movements.
Annexed and taken over by the United States when that Happens. I wonder if the deal was sweetened? I wonder what they’ve been promised
It’s not a separation vote, is a referendum on if Alberta should have a referendum. It’s also almost 100% impossible for a province to separate.
Marginally different than brexit
ITS A TRAP!
No real person in Alberta wants to separate this is all just troll farms. Alberta needs Canada and Canada needs Alberta.
As a Canadian, I totally foresee these clowns losing the referendum and trying to storm the provincial legislature, claiming the whole thing was rigged.
We’re always a little behind the latest trends.
Stupid question, but isn’t Alberta landlocked? Having a raw materials based economy without a home port seems like it will be reliant on the country it just broke away from.
I have friends who are completely brainwashed by their algorithm who talk about Alberta separatism. The funniest part is they don’t live in Alberta and are immigrants themselves.
Québec: *grabs popcorn*
They can move south and join Alabama or Texas.
I think this is necessary for Alberta to do…. Just put the question out there. We can’t scream at Alberta when twice now Quebec has gotten to do it. I think the scary part is less Alberta wants to be its own and more the USA wants to welcome Alberta…..
What if we did a swapsies? US takes Alberta, and Michigan goes to Canada.
Under the Constitution, a province cannot declare independence on its own. However, the Court established that if a province votes on a clear question with a clear majority in favour of secession, the federal government has a constitutional duty to negotiate in good faith .
It unclear to what a “clear majority” means, but presumably a lot more than just 50.1% in a voter turnout of 30% …
Wouldn’t be the first time. Probably one of the greatest military failures of The States was not being able to seize Canada, or at least the eastern provinces from the Brits.
Let them vote all they want. Alberta is not separating.
Stupid fucking Maple MAGATS.
As an Albertan, I think this is an absolute waste of time, resources, and patience, and it needs to stop.
Would Alberta be a red state or a blue state?
Carney **should** be saying this through the RCMP.
Let’s be honest. This isn’t just about separation. It’s about being a US territory/state. Otherwise, what’s the point, right???
People who are seriously pushing for separation are goddamn traitors, and there should be an inquest.