by Talking to Albertans
«Can Alberta really become a country—and what would independence actually require?
In this interview, I speak with Richard Anderton, an Alberta sovereignty advocate, author, and founder of Alberta Nation Events. I met Richard outside Paul’s Pizza during an Alberta independence gathering. He gave me a copy of his book, “Is Alberta Independence Really Necessary?”, and explained why he wrote it for Albertans who are still undecided.
Richard’s argument is not simply that Alberta is frustrated with Ottawa. He makes the broader case that Alberta has the population, economy, natural resources, infrastructure, and political reasons needed to seriously consider becoming an independent country.
A major focus of our conversation is the difference between complaints about Canada and a workable plan for independence. Richard argues that the movement must answer practical questions about taxation, trade, currency, pensions, resource access, international recognition, and the transition from province to sovereign nation.
We discuss Alberta’s limited influence in Parliament, equalization, federal taxation, natural-resource development, and the frustration many Albertans feel when other provinces benefit from federal spending while restricting or opposing the industries that generate so much of Alberta’s wealth.
For Richard, independence is about more than money. The deeper issues are self-government, democratic control, freedom, culture, and whether Albertans should have final authority over the laws and institutions shaping their future.
Among the questions we discuss:
Can Alberta support itself economically as a country?
Would an independent Alberta keep using the Canadian dollar or create its own currency?
How would Alberta move oil, natural gas, agricultural products, and other exports to world markets?
Could Alberta negotiate access through British Columbia, including Kitimat or Prince Rupert?
What legal and political process would follow a successful vote?
What would happen to pensions, taxation, federal programs, and public services?
Richard also explains his work through Alberta Nation Events to organize town halls and debates where federalists and independence supporters can directly make their case.
We also reference Keith Wilson’s expected independence plan, the Alberta Prosperity Project’s Value of Freedom material, and the effort to persuade undecided voters before the October 19, 2026 referendum.
Learn more about Richard Anderton and Alberta Nation Events:
Alberta Nation Events:
https://albertanation.events/»