To a degree that is really touching, memorials and vigils for Charlie Kirk have been taking place across the Western world. Here, several thousands of Canadians in Calgary sing our national anthem during one such event:
POWERFUL! Thousands of Canadians in Calgary sing the American National Anthem at a memorial for Charlie Kirk. pic.twitter.com/NvcQGMCzJD
— Kian Simone (@kiansimone44) September 15, 2025
This puts me in mind of the Alberta independence movement. In the linked post, I described Alberta as one of the most desirable pieces of real estate on Earth. It is oil- and natural resources-rich, and home to some of the world’s most beautiful scenery. Its population is mostly conservative, and chafes at rule by the bizarro libs in Ottawa.
Is Alberta independence a serious possibility? It may be. Independence polled at 35% and rising in the most recent survey I have seen. Canada’s constitution provides for secession if there ia a clear vote in favor.
A second question is whether secession could lead to Alberta becoming a state. Obviously, Democrats would block it in the current power alignment. When Alaska and Hawaii became states, they were paired, one leaning Republican and one Democrat, to secure bipartisan support. I wouldn’t favor doing that here. But as a long-term goal, conservatives should be thinking about Alberta and maybe one or two other provinces as future states. And if the United States splits into two countries, which seems increasingly possible, Alberta would be a natural choice to join Red America.
