Alberta separatists launch campaign, say province has resources to go it alone

A campaign to encourage Albertans to vote for leaving Canada has officially launched in Calgary. Titled "Let Alberta Decide," the initiative aims to convince residents in an upcoming referendum that the province possesses the necessary workforce, financial means, and resources in energy and agriculture to thrive independently. The campaign plans to utilize news media, social media, advertising, and public engagement to present its case. Keith Wilson, a prominent separatist advocate involved in the campaign, acknowledged the uphill battle, stating, "We're definitely the underdog and I do believe if the vote were held today, we wouldn't be successful." He expressed a desire for a more balanced discussion, suggesting that current information is often skewed by those supporting remaining with Ottawa. Tanya Clemens, co-chair of "Let Alberta Decide" and a fourth-generation farmer, shared her journey from being undecided to advocating for independence, believing that Alberta can no longer achieve its goals within Canada. Premier Danielle Smith has scheduled a referendum for October 19, where Albertans will vote on whether to remain in Canada or pursue a second referendum on secession. Critics argue Smith is acting recklessly to appease hardliners within her party, while she maintains that hundreds of thousands of Albertans deserve to have their voices heard on the issue. Wilson dismissed the efforts of Alberta Conservative MPs who plan to campaign for remaining in Canada, viewing them as part of an "establishment that hasn’t served Alberta’s interests."

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We’re definitely the underdog and I do believe if the vote were held today, we wouldn’t be successful.