by Keith Wilson K.C. | Constitutional Lawyer
"Canada runs on exports. Alberta runs on exports. In this address, Keith Wilson, KC argues that recent federal posturing toward the United States and the idea that Canadians should “become our own best customer” is economically reckless. Alberta’s trade patterns are north south, and the province cannot simply absorb export volumes of beef, grain, potash, minerals, oilseeds, and other commodities by domestic consumption.
Keith then explains why this moment is different: Alberta has an active petition aimed at forcing an independence referendum, and Canada’s constitutional framework includes a recognized pathway following a clear question and clear majority vote. From there, Alberta can pursue negotiated independence, and if good faith negotiation fails, the discussion shifts to other pathways that depend heavily on international recognition.
This video also addresses the recurring 51st state narrative and lays out why that does not work in practical U.S. political terms, even if it gets attention online. The core argument here is independence as an independent country, not annexation."