The Courage to Listen Townhall:
Constructing the framework for a Sovereign Alberta
within a United Canada
June 25, 2025
What Could a Sovereign Alberta Mean for Justice, Peace, and Prosperity for All Albertans?
Borders aren’t carved in stone—they evolve with the will of the people. Norway and Sweden once shared a union. So did Czechs and Slovaks. Closer to home, Alberta and Saskatchewan were part of Rupert’s Land before becoming provinces in 1905. History reminds us: political change can happen peacefully, and it often starts with conversation.
Now, Alberta faces an important question about its future. The Alberta Prosperity Project has filed a referendum question with Elections Alberta: “Do you agree the Province of Alberta shall become a Sovereign Country and cease to be a province of Canada? Yes; or No.”
A growing number of Albertans—51%—support holding a referendum. Among United Conservative Party members, 65% support putting the question to a vote, according to the latest Kolosowski Strategies poll. Just weeks ago, support was at 30%. The public mood is shifting.
On June 25, 2025, join us in Calgary for an honest and necessary conversation.
This event gathers a broad group of Albertans—academics, economists, civil servants, and citizens—who will debate the path forward. The focus: Is it possible to build a sovereign Alberta that reflects the values of fairness, democracy, and collective well-being within, or outside, a reimagined Canada?
Speakers:
- Ben Trudeau – A long-time advocate for democratic reform, Ben explores how Alberta can exercise its constitutional rights to protect public institutions and working-class communities.
- Jeff Rath – What are the benefits of Alberta being within a united Canada or an autonomous Nation?
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- Matthew Ehret, Canadian author – What does global finance, and potential future leaders like PM Carney, mean for Alberta’s autonomy? Who will truly benefit if decisions remain centralized in Ottawa?
- Kris Sims, Canadian Taxpayers Federation – What would Alberta’s finances look like if they were managed solely by and for Albertans? What public investments could be prioritized—healthcare, education, sustainable energy?
- Bruce Pardy, LLB – Professor and author of the Alberta Declaration of Independence. He raises tough questions about government accountability, democratic legitimacy, and the bloated bureaucracies that can overshadow public needs.
- Dr. Michael Wagner, PhD – Author of Time to Leave, Canada Cannot be Fixed. He argues that the status quo is unsustainable. Reform is blocked; Alberta’s voice is ignored. Can a more democratic, equal society emerge from sovereignty?
- Peter McCaffrey, President of the Alberta Institute – While traditionally focused on libertarian policy, McCaffrey will contribute to the broader conversation about how sovereignty might create space for locally accountable governance.
- Mitch Sylvestre, CEO, Alberta Prosperity Project – Organizer of the referendum initiative, Mitch outlines how the process aligns with the federal Clarity Act, and why Albertans must have the democratic right to decide their future.
Let’s talk. June 25, Calgary
Because a better Alberta should work for everyone—not just the powerful.
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