By Real Citizen
"Alberta independence: is it a fantasy... or the only realistic path to prosperity? Mitch Sylvestre and Jeffrey Rath, two leaders from the Alberta Prosperity Project, join the show to argue that Ottawa is actively harming Albertans and that negotiated fixes are political theatre.
We dig into their plan, the "day one" promises, and the economics they claim would supercharge industry—from cheap power to LNG and AI hubs. We also get into the hard stuff: how to handle CPP, passports, borders, currency, trade, and Indigenous rights.
What you’ll hear:
- Why they think concessions from Ottawa are impossible
- The signature drive & referendum strategy
- Grocery prices and farm stress as proof of policy failure
- What independence would change on taxes, pensions, and policing
- The underplayed risks—and what’s still unanswered"