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A constitution for Alberta

“This independence movement in Alberta is really like a moment in time that doesn’t come up very often in the life of civilizations. Alberta has the potential to… correct the path of Western civilization… If it is missed, it won’t come back again for a long time.” ~ Bruce Pardy Nat & The Guy: Rather […]

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The path to saving Canada: Alberta independence

Brave New Normal, Ep. 126, hosted by Jason James with guest law professor Bruce Pardy. In Brief by Probe Media Canada’s political culture and Westminster system were never built on liberty. Rooted instead in “peace, order and good government,” this quintessential Canadian phrase emphasizing stability over individualism fostered deference to authority. The outcome is a managerial […]

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Freedom & Health Law with Bruce Pardy

Flip the default!

A handy reference guide to limiting state overreach — law professor Bruce Pardy’s recipe for freedom in a pinch: Our Constitution starts with the default that the state can do anything. Rights are exceptions we carve out. “All powerful… except.” To limit the state, don’t tweak the Charter — flip the default. Create a new […]

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Property is rights!

Nadine Wellwood with guest Bruce Pardy Prof. Pardy delves into the intricate nature of property law in Canada, illuminating a fundamental yet often misunderstood concept: property is not merely a tangible object but a set of rights. This distinction is crucial for understanding the legal framework governing ownership. While Canadians may hold a “fee simple” […]

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Discerning the trajectory of Alberta separatism

From Steal to Secession AM with Professor Wall How do you seize the current moment, one that may not come again, and yet embrace the uncertainty of an unknown future? Law professor Bruce Pardy and Calgary-based lawyer Katherine Kowalchuk explore the steps to and beyond a referendum vote for Albertan independence. Charged with a sense […]

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Alberta’s right to secede

Entrepreneur and former political candidate, Nadine Wellwood, in conversation with law professor Bruce Pardy. According to the 1998 Supreme Court “Secession Reference,” there are no predetermined legal conclusions regarding Alberta’s potential independence, meaning all issues are open for negotiation. Independence presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new governance structure that corrects past wrongs, including […]

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What they’re saying an independent Alberta would look like

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 […]

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Bruce Pardy: Alberta independence, the Emergencies Act and more

Tea & Coffee with Jay and Paula: Professor Bruce Pardy shared insights from his recent speech at an event in Red Deer, Alberta, on “uncomfortable truths” around freedom versus coercion, along with a panel discussion he participated in at the same event regarding consensus on bodily autonomy in relation to state authority. He warns that […]

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Confronting state power

Fundamental Truths — Red Deer — January 10, 2026 The one-day event “Fundamental Truths” brought together Canada’s leading voices to discuss various topics shaping the nation today. Legal experts, scholars, advocates, and community leaders engaged in conversations about biological reality, constitutional authority, parental rights, Indigenous relations, economic truths, and the limits of government power. Featured […]

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How Britain set the stage for Canada’s chilling crackdown on dissent

By Anna Farrow | Published by the Conservative Women’s Organization In recent years, Britain and Canada have become each other’s object lesson in how shoddy lawcraft can lead to dystopian outcomes. As the Leadbeater bill was being debated in Westminster last November, Canada was the spectre of an out-of-control euthanasia regime that haunted the room. […]