Probe MediaHow does Alberta separation make Canada stronger? The serious threat of Alberta separating may be the only lever that forces the rest of Canada to look in the mirror and act fast before the country falls apart. In a heated debate, law professor Bruce Pardy argues Alberta deserves freedom to thrive, resource control, great deals, […]
By Tristin Hopper, published by the National Post Read the original article at the publisher’s website here. Summarized by Probe Media Alberta’s independence movement is bold: aligned with Saskatchewan separatists and even PQ leaders who promise quick recognition. The pitch? True prosperity through lower taxes, unleashed oil & gas, and ditching Ottawa’s overreach. Independence isn’t […]
Prof. Bruce Pardy has identified a significant legal obstacle to Alberta’s independence referendum: a provision in the province’s Citizen Initiative Act that prohibits any proposal from contravening sections 1 to 35.1 of the Constitution Act, 1982, which includes the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and current Aboriginal and treaty rights. This means that any attempt […]
By Bruce Pardy | The Western Standard It may not be apparent yet. But in Alberta, an independence referendum is verboten. A court case is bringing this reality to light. On July 4, 2025, the Alberta Prosperity Project applied for an “initiative petition” for a constitutional referendum proposal under Alberta’s Citizen Initiative Act. The proposed […]
“It is not the role of government, I think, for the government to make policy about most things. If they are, they are not leaving you to your own life.” ~ Bruce Pardy Entrepreneur and former political candidate, Nadine Wellwood, and law professor Bruce Pardy compare their most recent work on Alberta independence (Nadine’s book […]
Tea & Coffee w/ Paula & Jay | The Lavigne Show: Prof. Bruce Pardy joins hosts Jason and Paula Lavigne to unpack the first half of his proposed constitution for a free and independent Alberta. [The second half is available here]. Sections Covered: 1. Force and Threats of Force Prohibited 2. Using Force to Enforce […]
“Albertans came out to the event in force, furious over carbon taxes, inflation, gun bans, and ongoing federal interference. This wasn’t just a political event. It was a warning shot to Ottawa.” ~ Rebel News The Alberta Republican Party, led by Cameron Davies, convened in Red Deer last weekend to galvanize support for Alberta independence. […]
The Lavigne Show: Host Paula Lavigne unites two leading Canadian voices, Lawrence Solomon (renowned columnist and environmental policy critic) and Bruce Pardy (law professor and constitutional scholar), to explore Albertan independence and themes related to Canadian sovereignty, productivity, and potential political realignments. Canada’s productivity, and its reliance on the U.S. market, suggests that Canadians have […]