The debate over Alberta’s future has been stuck between two dead ends: an Ottawa government trying to centralize everything with “strings” attached, and a secessionist movement built on a shaky foundation that would require borrowing $500 billion from the Americans just to keep the lights on.
I don’t like the idea of independence because it’s a gamble on a loan we can’t afford. But we don’t have to settle for Ottawa’s overreach either. There is a third way. It’s the “Made-in-Alberta” Solution—securing our sovereignty within a strong and free Canada by using the Crown.
- The Crown Shield: Using the Lieutenant Governor While Mark Carney manages a fragile minority government, Premier Smith has a solid majority and a massive 91.5% mandate. We can use that power through the Royal Prerogative. Under Section 92 of the Constitution, the province has exclusive power over the “Administration of Justice.” By working directly with the Lieutenant Governor (LG), Smith can establish provincial institutions like the Alberta Police Service as Crown-backed entities. Carney can’t “disallow” them without attacking the King’s representative—a move his own party would never survive.
- The Great Decoupling: Indigenous-Led Safety The Feds have failed our Indigenous communities with an underfunded RCMP model. We can fix this by using the LG’s office to fund and empower every Nation to stand up their own police force.
- Cree (Nehiyaw): Reclaim the Okihcitâwak (Lawkeepers). The Cree are already targeting gang culture via the Young Warriors Project – this should be encouraged and helped.
- Blackfoot (Niitsitapi): Restore the Iikunukahtsi (All Comrades Society). When policing is rooted in heritage instead of federal red tape, we can target gangs by restoring identity. Gang culture is a colonial import; by empowering traditional peacekeepers, we reduce gangs to a non-Native problem.
- The King’s Corridor: Economic Unification The East has proven they can’t lead. While Carney is busy with “global statesman” trips, the West should take the wheel. By using the LG in Council, Alberta can sign direct “Crown-to-Crown” trade agreements with Ontario, Saskatchewan, and BC. These agreements bypass the federal “One Canadian Economy” bottleneck. It forces Carney to focus on what he promised: external trade with the USA and the CUSMA 2026 review.
Why This Wins This model proves that Alberta doesn’t need to exit the building to own the house.
- No $500B Debt: We use existing constitutional architecture, not foreign loans.
- Total Control: We manage our own taxes, policing, and trade corridors.
- Western Leadership: It prepares the country for a Western leader who actually respects provincial jurisdiction.
The Bottom Line: We don’t need a divorce; we need to take the lead. The “Made-in-Alberta” solution is about being more loyal to the Constitution than the Feds are. It’s about being sovereign and free—right here in Canada.