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Alberta's Citizen Initiative Act empowers citizens to petition for a referendum on separation. 600K votes in 60 days can put Alberta on the pathway to be its own country—or a U.S. state. With 750K rural voters, it’s possible. If Carney wins in 2025, we’re gone, negotiating with the U.S.... show more

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HerbicidE1 year ago

I dunno , I think we should do this no matter who wins , as an oilfield worker I’m sick as hell of riding a bust boom rollercoaster with Canada . I think a sovereign Alberta could do way better

The Washington Post1 year ago

Low-income Americans who voted for Trump say they are counting on him to keep their benefits intact even while his Cabinet picks and Republican lawmakers call on him to reduce federal spending.

FreeAlberta1 year ago

@stayfreeCanada2

Siren1 year ago

Best thing Alberta could do if conservatives don’t get in. Are you guys accepting?

SuZyT1 year ago

When and where do we start signing?!?

SatoshiApe&RealDonaldT1 year ago

I don’t see a link to a petition. So 600K votes on something very hard to find is pretty good! Just imagine how it would do if a person could find it!

Calebds1 year ago

Getting a 2nd shot at it would be more ch harder. We need to make the bast case for separation to all Albertans as clearly and persuasively and kindly as possible. Let’s not rush to the end without doing the work.

Bōlz Out1 year ago

where do we sign up?

Bebbz 🇨🇦1 year ago

It's time!!!

Purosangue - (Tullio)1 year ago

It doesn't matter who wins. We should go our own way.

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