Alberta separatists have unveiled a 214-page blueprint for life after Canada — but a new analysis warns independence could leave the province facing a staggering $200-billion-plus bill.
And once again an old politician from Alberta stating negative things about the referendum. He was one who along with the rest of cabinet spent wildly when the money was flowing but now lecturing on how much independence would cost. Right now it cost billions to be part of a dictatorship.
Will there have to be sacrifices made? Maybe. But for us to be in charge of our own destiny it is worth it. We need to remember those who have come before us - like my grandparents who homesteaded in N. Alberta and made things SO MUCH EASIER for my family decades later. WE DIDN'T HAVE TO PICK ROCKS in order to clear the fields that fed us. People forget how we got here!!
The people of Alberta will decide what is best for them . I don't think their future inside Canada will be good especially if Carney is here for a few more years . I don't live there but see their point .
No it won't cost that much. Offset it by transfer payments retained, federal taxes allocated towards it and new energy revenue and we will be in surplus in no time. Disappointed in your take on this, so federally biased.
How much in debt did the Liberals put Canada? How long before Canada is sold off to the highest bidder? Regardless of how much it costs, it’s time to get off the sinking ship.
It's strange that the writer bought up the known BS costs from an anti independent group, but never mentioned the cost by the Alberta Transition Council. So it appear that the writer is slanting his propaganda in favor of the Smith council. You can do better then that Keean.
She's repeated that constantly yet people don't seem to believe her. What she is doing, is allowing ALBERTANS to decide which way they want to go. THAT IS LEADERSHIP!! I am so proud of this woman, even tho' I don't agree with everything she's done. But for the most part, she's protecting Alberta & the tariffs are a perfect example. AB & SK will be less likely to be affected by the tariffs - Ontario & Quebec, not so much! I LOVE IT!! Carney, the con man is trying to persuade people he's the man when he's anything but!!
To be honest, I don't blame Alberta one bit, for want to be independent, but . . . I would rather if Alberta stays in Canada and Quebec be the one to leave Canada, as they're such a greedy & lazy province and flatly refused any English language what-so-ever, never mind that many of my relatives have left for Ontario or New Brunswick !!
What you say about Smith, I don't agree with you there. But that's a whole different story. And I appreciate your point of view of the situation. We all have our opinions. I would not have spoke against your view of Smith, if she hadn't spoken out against the independent movement. That was uncalled for and from some inside info, she is planning to do everything in her power to stop us. Her plan is to not call a binding referendum. She has joined the feds, turned a total 180 degrees. Right now what she says is "like carnage" doing in the news is putting on a show. Sorry, but she is cooking her own goose now.
Sounds like another fear tactic. Does this mean they're going to stop calling us names? Doubtful! Funny that it's not mentioned how much richer we will all be without transfer/equalization payments and all the federal taxes that will no longer exist. Don't fall for their ndp/liberal propagated lies!
Lets walk into this new place and see. And the answer is "Hell yeah we can bring this to a real place of, This is my home ". And you fuckers leave me / Us / this region alone ".. Standing up. With a Say. Go back to the place you came from. Our Experience is very wild, sod homes and cold winters. And now u want to tell me WTF..
Oh. I shit hurt u.
Stand outside and eat the shit we burnt for fuel...
Time moves forward.
My sweat and blood, days of sleepless work.
And u get $70,000.00 for throwing your garbage into nature's hands. From thieves who say help your self to canadas money...
E fucking enough..
Fit in or fuck off.
When the Indians and the Cowboys join..We clean house....
The the Canada West Foundation report has already been proven flawed (not one savings in the report, not even equalization....?). The title and content of this makes me wonder about Bexte and the Counter Signal's real motivations regarding independence.
Seems a little costly. But what is Alberta paying now to stay? What about equalization payments? Alberta is getting plundered by the Canadian government. The question is are there ulterior motives in peeling Alberta away from Canada? Will it be easier to exploit them? Problem reaction solution scenario.
And once again an old politician from Alberta stating negative things about the referendum. He was one who along with the rest of cabinet spent wildly when the money was flowing but now lecturing on how much independence would cost. Right now it cost billions to be part of a dictatorship.
Fear mongering but anyway what is the cost of freedom .
Exactly.
Will there have to be sacrifices made? Maybe. But for us to be in charge of our own destiny it is worth it. We need to remember those who have come before us - like my grandparents who homesteaded in N. Alberta and made things SO MUCH EASIER for my family decades later. WE DIDN'T HAVE TO PICK ROCKS in order to clear the fields that fed us. People forget how we got here!!
The people of Alberta will decide what is best for them . I don't think their future inside Canada will be good especially if Carney is here for a few more years . I don't live there but see their point .
No it won't cost that much. Offset it by transfer payments retained, federal taxes allocated towards it and new energy revenue and we will be in surplus in no time. Disappointed in your take on this, so federally biased.
I agree and there’s Alberta’s larger share of the CPP as well.
How much in debt did the Liberals put Canada? How long before Canada is sold off to the highest bidder? Regardless of how much it costs, it’s time to get off the sinking ship.
They've DOUBLED IT in 10 years!!
This is nothing only again of Liberal Scare tactics
Cut the oil and natural gas off and Canadá Will come to the table.
It's strange that the writer bought up the known BS costs from an anti independent group, but never mentioned the cost by the Alberta Transition Council. So it appear that the writer is slanting his propaganda in favor of the Smith council. You can do better then that Keean.
Actually, Smith wants Alberta to stay.
She's repeated that constantly yet people don't seem to believe her. What she is doing, is allowing ALBERTANS to decide which way they want to go. THAT IS LEADERSHIP!! I am so proud of this woman, even tho' I don't agree with everything she's done. But for the most part, she's protecting Alberta & the tariffs are a perfect example. AB & SK will be less likely to be affected by the tariffs - Ontario & Quebec, not so much! I LOVE IT!! Carney, the con man is trying to persuade people he's the man when he's anything but!!
To be honest, I don't blame Alberta one bit, for want to be independent, but . . . I would rather if Alberta stays in Canada and Quebec be the one to leave Canada, as they're such a greedy & lazy province and flatly refused any English language what-so-ever, never mind that many of my relatives have left for Ontario or New Brunswick !!
What you say about Smith, I don't agree with you there. But that's a whole different story. And I appreciate your point of view of the situation. We all have our opinions. I would not have spoke against your view of Smith, if she hadn't spoken out against the independent movement. That was uncalled for and from some inside info, she is planning to do everything in her power to stop us. Her plan is to not call a binding referendum. She has joined the feds, turned a total 180 degrees. Right now what she says is "like carnage" doing in the news is putting on a show. Sorry, but she is cooking her own goose now.
What a load of ...........
Sounds like another fear tactic. Does this mean they're going to stop calling us names? Doubtful! Funny that it's not mentioned how much richer we will all be without transfer/equalization payments and all the federal taxes that will no longer exist. Don't fall for their ndp/liberal propagated lies!
Gary Mar is a lying POS and is against the Referendum so his opinion on the matter is bullshit.
"All we can sayayy" ... is give the idea of Alberta independence a chance !
Lets walk into this new place and see. And the answer is "Hell yeah we can bring this to a real place of, This is my home ". And you fuckers leave me / Us / this region alone ".. Standing up. With a Say. Go back to the place you came from. Our Experience is very wild, sod homes and cold winters. And now u want to tell me WTF..
Oh. I shit hurt u.
Stand outside and eat the shit we burnt for fuel...
Time moves forward.
My sweat and blood, days of sleepless work.
And u get $70,000.00 for throwing your garbage into nature's hands. From thieves who say help your self to canadas money...
E fucking enough..
Fit in or fuck off.
When the Indians and the Cowboys join..We clean house....
Or the wef controls the whole system..
When did “non-partisan” become left woke fear mongering? A realistic cost analysis would most likely be labeled far right.
The the Canada West Foundation report has already been proven flawed (not one savings in the report, not even equalization....?). The title and content of this makes me wonder about Bexte and the Counter Signal's real motivations regarding independence.
Seems a little costly. But what is Alberta paying now to stay? What about equalization payments? Alberta is getting plundered by the Canadian government. The question is are there ulterior motives in peeling Alberta away from Canada? Will it be easier to exploit them? Problem reaction solution scenario.
And on another note, the Federal Conservatives have joined the fray with their TPA.
Their website talks about "changing Ottawa".
Of course nothing is mentioned on how this will be accomplished.
For starters one would think as a minimum, they would need a majority government.. but as usual they make note of " patriotism " . That'll do it.