Okay, so I said I was only going to post a couple times a week after the election…you know, get back to work, reclaim some normalcy, maybe even clean the fridge. Well, that didn’t last long. Because there’s just too much to say, and frankly, not enough people saying it with facts, context, or even basic math.
So here I am, again. Because if we don’t start talking sense about Alberta and Canada, the loudest voices in the room will keep setting fire to the table and calling it a freedom rally. Alberta Voted. Canada Heard. So Why Are We Still Talking Separation?
Let’s start with facts, not flags. In the 2025 federal election, Alberta had approximately 3 million eligible voters, and turnout was 62.8%, so about 1.88 million votes were cast. Conservatives got 59.2% of those ballots. That’s 1.11 million votes, or 37.2% of the total eligible voter base.
Let that sink in. Only 37.2% of Albertans eligible to vote chose the party that many claim “represents all of Alberta.” And even within that 37%, many were not voting for separation; they were voting for tax relief, political change, or a familiar brand. Voting Conservative is not equal to voting to leave Canada. So when someone says, “Alberta wants out,” ask yourself: Did 63% of voters stay silent or vote against it, and still lose the narrative? And how many of the 37% you’re pointing to even support breaking up the country?
This number, 37.2%, is your new best friend. Tattoo it to your retinas. Because we’re going to need it every time this nonsense resurfaces.
I’ve lived in Alberta for 45 years. I’ve served in elected office. Raised kids. Paid taxes. Lived rural and urban areas. But I am also, without apology, a Canadian. That’s not a contradiction. That’s the point. I created Canada Strong and Free not to ignore Alberta’s real challenges, but to stop us from going off a constitutional cliff in a rage-fueled fever dream.
And yes, people outside Alberta are watching this, too. No, they won’t vote in a referendum. But yes, if Alberta separates, it impacts the entire country. Confederation isn’t a one-way exit ramp. It’s a national covenant.
Who’s Actually in This Conversation? Let’s sort the room. There are the definite Keepers. They may share political philosophies with most of us. They’re informed, curious, maybe upset, but they care. They want to understand. Hold them close even when they challenge us. There are the Maybes. They may have voted Conservative. Some like the idea of more autonomy. Some distrust Ottawa. But they’re open to dialogue. Don’t write them off. And then there is the Chaos Crew. They scream. They meme. They misquote the Constitution. They claim “everyone wants out,” with zero facts to back it. They’re not here to build Alberta; they want to burn it down and blame Ottawa for the ashes. We won’t change their mind.
Time Is Not on Our Side. This province is already on fire, and not just metaphorically: measles outbreaks, cancer patients delayed or denied care, schools bursting at the seams, communities begging for infrastructure.
And yet we’re talking about… separation? Separation isn’t just a distraction; it’s a delay tactic. And while we fight imaginary wars, real people are dying. We need an Alberta that works for all of us, not just the loudest ones
So what comes next? If you’ve read this far, you’re probably not the problem. You’re someone who wants Alberta to thrive, in Canada, with Canada, for Canada.
I encourage you to follow this group, Canada Strong and Free. You’ll find facts here. Not fury. And if I don’t know something, I’ll point you to people who do — real people, not rage pages. This is how we take the narrative back: We speak up. We show up. We stay grounded in reality. Because the next time someone says, “The West wants out,” I’ll say: Only 37% of Albertans voted for the party you think is the West, and a lot of them just wanted a damn tax break. Check your math. Then check your priorities. And anyway if I had a nickel for every time someone yelled “the West wants out” without understanding how Confederation works, I’d have enough to fix rural health care, or at least fund a therapy goat for every MLA at risk of another tantrum.
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