by Talking to Albertans
«We asked random people in Edmonton what they really think about Alberta independence.
In this video, I meet up with Kathy Flett at Terwillegar Dog Park in Edmonton to talk face to face with ordinary Albertans about Alberta independence, Alberta sovereignty, federal overreach, Canadian identity, immigration, trade, and the future of this province.
Kathy Flett is a well-known Alberta independence advocate, speaker, writer, and grassroots voice in the movement. She is also connected to the Alberta Women’s Independence Network, co-founded by Kathy Flett and Angela Tabak. Her work focuses on civic education, accountability, and helping Albertans understand government responsibilities.
In this conversation we walked around Terwillegar Dog Park with an Alberta flag and asked random people what they thought about Alberta independence.
Some supported it. Some opposed it. And surprisingly, several people were right in the middle.
That’s what made this video valuable.
We talked about what it means to be Canadian, what it means to be Albertan, and why many people still feel attached to the Canada they remember. We went down memory lane and talked about a country that felt more united, more trustworthy, and more free.
But can that Canada actually be brought back?
For Alberta independence supporters, the answer is no because we believe the federal system is no longer working for Alberta. Alberta does not have the political power to fix Ottawa, while the rest of Canada keeps voting for policies that hurt our economy, freedoms, energy industry, and future.
We also talked about immigration and what an independent Alberta immigration system could look like. My view is that Alberta should have clear, fair, and responsible immigration rules. Independence should not mean creating chaos for people who came here legally, worked hard, followed the rules, and built their lives here. But Alberta needs the authority to decide who comes here, who stays here, and what immigration policy serves Alberta’s people, economy, culture, and future.
We also discussed one of the biggest objections people raise: would an independent Alberta be too small, too landlocked, or too vulnerable?
People worry about trade, tariffs, borders, ports, and access to markets. But Alberta already produces things the world needs: energy, agriculture, resources, land, workers, industry, and a culture of building. We would be a resource-rich country negotiating for ourselves instead of having Ottawa negotiate against our interests.
We also talked about the fear that Alberta could become part of the United States. My position is clear: I support Alberta independence. I do not want Alberta to become the 51st state. I want Alberta to become its own country, make its own decisions, control its own resources, build its own constitution, and deal with the United States as a friendly neighbor and trading partner.
This video is about gauging public sentiment in Edmonton, continuing the conversation around Alberta independence, and helping supporters learn how to engage respectfully and confidently.
If we want Alberta independence to grow, we have to get outside our own bubbles. We have to talk to real people, listen to objections, answer questions, and understand where people actually are.
This walk through an Edmonton dog park gave me hope. Not because everyone agreed with us. They didn’t. It gave me hope because people are thinking, questioning, and talking. Some people who are unsure are much closer to supporting Alberta independence than they may realize.»