Canadian union on the rocks... SK, AB and even BC now discussing separation
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🚨 What’s Happening • Alberta, Saskatchewan, and BC are actively working together on a separation strategy from Canada. • This is not just political talk — they’re holding joint meetings and taking legal steps to move toward independence. • The movement is being called “Wexit” (a Western version of Brexit).
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💥 Why They’re Fed Up • Alberta gives $20–30 billion more to Ottawa than it gets back every year. • Saskatchewan’s energy sector is booming, but Ottawa is trying to limit their production. • BC is tired of seeing its resources blocked and money sent east. • They feel like Ottawa is leeching off them while holding back their industries with federal regulations.
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🔥 Why This Is Serious • Alberta’s Premier introduced Bill 54, which slashes the number of signatures needed for a referendum. • Alberta has already won two court battles using the Sovereignty Act to override federal rules. • Canada’s Clarity Act gives provinces a legal path to leave if a clear majority supports it. • The Western provinces are already forming their own economic alliance, bypassing Ottawa. • If one province separates, it could trigger a chain reaction, and Ottawa would face an economic crisis.
Indeed. So do you think we'd be better off as the 51st state or just a new sovereign nation?
Honestly. 51st State would probably be your best bet if you actually want something approaching Sovereignty and domestic control of your own affairs. At least to the extent States can direct their own affairs.
American interest in its own National Security. Will ultimately see the U.S making both formal and informal gestures and attempts to influence any theoretical Nation State. And frankly interfere in your domestic affairs to an extreme degree. Not that we don’t already to varying degrees but I digress. Downside of living next to a Super Power.
Texas was a republic before it became a state
Quack, quack? Almost a good ol' Canadian trucker honk, honk.
The State of British Columbia, makes you go um...
We don't need any more brain-dead leach liberals for sure.
Itd be a declaration of independance from 2 tyrannical bodies
The prarie provinces, sure. But BC? No, I don't think we need a second kalifornia, thank you.
Can join the USA as a few red states?
As an Alaskan, it would be super to be able to drive to the Lower 48 without having to leave the US. I'm all for it!
I put this at a 70% chance of happening. This almost happened in the past. They had to build the trans-Canada railroad to keep the country together. I believe that we already own all of Canada. But starting with three western provinces would be good optics.
Yeah it's really interesting that there's actually gov support at the provincial level for this. I guess I would have expected it to start as a grassroots thing and snowball into the govt.
Whatever you Canadians in BC, AB, ask decide, stay, go independent nation or join the U.S., I support you! Beat wishes!
Whatever you Canadians in BC, AB, ask decide, stay, go independent nation or join the U.S., I support you! Beat wishes!