Yes to Alberta! No to Canada!

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Posted June 06, 2025

By Sean Ring

Happy Friday!

My article “Oil, Guns, and Freedom: Alberta’s American Dream” easily garnered the most attention of any article I’ve ever written. The mailbag exploded with an overwhelming sentiment of “Let’s get them in.”

I wanted to reprint all the responses in their entirety, but that would have amounted to about three issues' worth of commentary. I hope you’ll forgive me, but I’ve condensed the longer responses to fit within this issue. It’s a lengthy read, but it’s worth it to gain insight into the views of fellow subscribers.

Enjoy!

Firstly, thank you to Sean Ring and the Paradigm Press for your great and helpful services! “Do I support having Alberta become the 51st U.S. State?” Yes, I do support Alberta leaving Canada. It’s not yet clear to me whether it would be more beneficial for Alberta to immediately exit Canada and seamlessly join the U.S. as a state, or to become independent from Canada first and then decide to remain an independent country or join the United States as a state. Having spoken with people from Western Canada (pharmaceutical manufacturing work colleagues) about this topic between 1996 and 1998, they seemed to be eager to make the switch from Canada to U.S. allegiance and statehood. Sincerely, Bob G.

Thank you very much for this article; I was not aware of Alberta’s energy, economic, and political position. I would never be in favor of America taking on all of Canada, but Alberta by itself sounds like a win/win! Kim D.

Someone needs to talk to the Donald and tell him we don’t want Canada as the 51st State; We NEED Alberta as the 51st State. The left tried to pour in illegals to make sure the right never won again. Alberta would be checkmate against the left. It would take them a long time to win again. With national voter ID and another Texas/Oklahoma/Florida, politically speaking, on the right side. Game over. Then all we would have to do is get the Northwest Territories or the Yukon as the 52nd state, and we get access to the Arctic Ocean. Then we get everything we need militarily, politically, and economically. Canada can keep all their leftist provinces; we just need two, maybe three. What a great article. Tall James P.

I would absolutely support Alberta becoming the 51st State. I would absolutely oppose all of Canada becoming the 51st State for the reason that it would create a permanent left-wing majority that would result in the decline of the United States into a socialist hellhole. Victor P.

Bring them over! Let them be part of the USA!! 😉😂😍 Marlen E.

In the late 70’s and early 80’s, Denver was home to dozens of Canadian “penny stock” oil companies. Most of the VPs of those companies lived and worked in Denver. To a man, those I interacted with would have moved Alberta to the US and left “little Justin’s daddy” far behind. Their idea was then to extend the east-west border of Canada north from the Mississippi River and trade western Canada for the eastern US, making the border between the US and Canada run north-south rather than east-west, as it does now—still a good idea. The only problem I see with that idea is the West would still be stuck with California. Maybe California could be rescued from itself by such a move. Gary J.

Albertans are welcome to the United States if they want to come over. Peter W.

Hi Sean, I would support Alberta as the 51^st state, but I think they would opt for independence over joining the U.S. Of course, our Deal-Maker-in-Chief would probably make deals with them, just as he is doing with Saudi Arabia. That would give us some of the benefits without the national and international political drama. Alberta would get very rich from that arrangement and not lose their cultural identity. I would be willing to trade another state for Alberta. Perhaps California, which is pretty much a failed state in the true Davos tradition. Regards, Paul A.

This is what I think. If Alberta joins the United States and becomes more successful and secure for everyone there, then some other countries may follow. William B.

Based on what I just read in your article, I would love to put another star on our Stars and Stripes! Our Republic would benefit. This resident of America’s Oldest City looks forward to it. Cliff D.

Talk of Mark Carney makes me think of George Soros: "Identify the trend whose premise is false, ride it and get off before it is discredited". (Might explain his current Dem support) My problem is an embarrassment of riches -- I cannot find any current trend that is not false. Of the current crop (woke/DEI, AI, NetZero) or past hits (paper money, dot.com, globalization, mtge/GFC, CoVID), I scarcely can choose NetZero as the falsest -- most damaging and least true. If Mark Carnage pushes NetZero, he will crash Canada, and that will lead to a Texas-style annexation, as Canadians need their savings to be saved. You don't think 1845 Texans wanted to be independent? Robert R.

I hate being ripped off economically. I'm anti: WOKE, DEI, GLOBALIST, green scam, and against socialism disguised as democracy. I paid my working taxes every year for 60 years. I'm 77 and just retired. So, yes, sign me up for the USA. Dave J.

Hi, Sean. I totally support if Albertans support. For all the talk about "democracy" these days, there is very little self-determination allowed. The problem is that people in power never want to give up their power, not even a little bit of it, even if they have to kill almost everyone to stay in power. So very undemocratic. And, yes, it would be nice to create a bulwark against the net takers of taxpayer money, which would be D.C. and Puerto Rico. Jim S.

The U.S. currently has several territories that could, in the near future, become states, as Arizona and New Mexico did in 1912. That might avoid some of the constitutional problems, at least in the U.S. Does anyone know enough about the Canadian constitution to try to avoid those problems? John L.

Let us promote vacations for U.S. citizens in Alberta. It is a beautiful, friendly place, and they speak our language. Our money buys good value there. Once more people are aware of the many advantages offered by such an opportunity, the welcome doors would open wide here, too. Terry E.

Yes. I think it will push for independence, and then it will accept US Statehood at some point when MAGA has rooted out the DS and kicked some RINOs to the curb. Dwight M.

Hello Seanie! I AM CANADIAN! I say this somewhat tongue-in-cheek. Have you ever seen the Molson Beer commercial that used this line about being Canadian? I always had the opinion of – so what? What is our identity? Beer?!! I was born and grew up in the eastern province of New Brunswick, about 6 miles from the Maine border. We used to travel back and forth a lot into the state of Maine in my younger days, and I would say I always thought of the US as having an identity as American, as having something to stand for, even if I did find some of my American cousins as full of themselves in their American identity at times. I am now living in Alberta. I moved here in my youth in 1978 and have lived here ever since. You can definitely see the difference in the political landscape between Eastern Canada and Western Canada. You have the established political system that came out of Britain from the early 1700s and morphed into the Laurentian elite and the more free-flowing political style that has evolved in the West, in particular Saskatchewan and Alberta, which has grown up in resistance to the Eastern arrogance. It is amazing when you look at the early immigration into Canada. As Ray Blanco referred to it, much of that immigration was from the U.S. My wife’s family background is German and Austrian, with most of her family on her mother’s side coming from Minnesota and Wisconsin, and settling in Saskatchewan. In New Brunswick, where I grew up, many of my relatives on my mother’s side came from New York and Massachusetts during the Loyalist migration. To some degree, I am more oriented towards the American viewpoint. Will Alberta separate? It's hard to tell right now, but there is more buzz in the Canadian political landscape than there has been in decades. A fresh breeze, if you will. The Laurentian elite moans about it, and the Western grassroots are exploring its options. It is an interesting time! And I do agree that the U.S. would definitely benefit if Alberta aligned with them – a toehold in the American dream of continental annexation! Maybe it is time to explore. All the best! Keep on writing! Emerson E.

Sean, Great Rude article today. I love it. The company I work for does a lot of work with Oil & Gas customers in Alberta. You are spot on – many of them are fed up and ready to relocate if they can’t have the entire province do just that. Alberta’s oil and gas (O&G) economy is a tremendous asset and highly self-sufficient. But they also rely on and partner with a tremendous number of US-based companies. Their cost of goods from the US has skyrocketed as the exchange rate has increased here over the last year. Having Alberta become a US state would make its oil and gas market significantly more competitive on a global stage, as it would be tied to the US dollar and not have to pay the exchange rate. I know it’s a long shot. But I sincerely hope this comes to fruition! Keep up the great writing – I love this daily article. Jay C.

Hello Paradigm Press, for Americans and Canadians, the Alberta conversation should be a no-brainer. Pro-annexation here has all the upside with zero risk involved. Just as what happened in the U.S. from 2024 to the present, the same will happen in Canada, strictly because it's inevitable. When incompetence leads your country (Biden and Carney), something close to the opposite must follow. Canada is only a little behind, and not by accident. Net-zero is proven to be inefficient, which could lead to immediate harm or danger to everyday Canadians. Globalists like Carney are quietly becoming a minority due to these idiotic agendas. Let him and whoever leads Alberta next double down on these policies. Then the truth becomes much clearer (equal and opposite reaction). Once Trump unlocks his "Bringing jobs back to America" agenda, Canadians will see they've been lied to just like we Americans. It is the modern-day movement worldwide; some call it the "Great Awakening." America's job has always been to lead the way, and that's precisely what Trump is doing. Alberta and the U.S. will eventually figure out a way. If Alberta's next leader shares Trump's policies, it will be a done deal. Granted, doing the "right thing" is subjective, but most everyday people share a similar definition. Regardless of political views, efficiency combined with a great outcome is a recipe for generations of success. Canada will have no choice but to follow. Globalists are and will never be the answer to our problems. I hope we see this sooner rather than later. Cheers, James R.

Sean, there are parallels between Alberta and Texas:

Both want to be able to maintain their preferred way of life
Their governing countries were deaf to their wants
They have large, self-reliant rural populations

Alberta can mimic Texas's way out:

become independent for a decade or so
Negotiate a union with another country
- Get the right to secede
- allow their flag to be flown above, below, or in place of their country's flag

Let's sit back and wait. If it happens, it's all good. Gary H.

I definitely support Alberta becoming a 51st state. Here is a perfect example of a first-class health system that demonstrates the viability of single-payer healthcare. It would reinforce our national motto of “E Pluribus Unum,” showing the rest of the world our ability to adapt. Roger Y.

Fun article to read and provoke thought! Excited to discuss this over a pint with friends. The resources side of this makes great sense. Alberta has things America uses and wants. I am not so sure making the longest international border even longer makes sense, so I propose we negotiate adopting BC and the Yukon along with Alberta; Alaska is no longer an isolated state. That is a new US border I can get behind! A new rise in the West! Yippee! Taylor S.

We should absolutely accept Alberta as our 51st State in a heartbeat. Most residents are culturally closer to the U.S. than they are to the people in Quebec and the Maritimes. Unfortunately, it will never happen because without Alberta, Canada would collapse as a country. Dennis G.

We have similar cultural heritage, language, and love of liberty. The line between the US and Alberta is only an artificial one. In essence, we are the same people. I vote yes. Roger B.

Bring it and Welcome! The lawyers were getting bored and restless. If the lefty progressives lose their minds, all the better; such a small thing to go missing. Love the article, Sean. David K.

The acquisition of Alberta seems like a win/win scenario. They assimilate into a country that shares their values, and we acquire assets, strategic advantages, and a red-state-leaning political alignment. Let's do it! George M.

Absolutely. The majority of Albertans are fully aware of the suppression by the East, run by leftover EU leadership in their payment equalization scam. Albertans would benefit tremendously from lower taxes, higher land values, and limitless economic prosperity if they became part of the USA. Those companies are already implementing best practices in clean emissions as well for those on the fence. The USA would benefit from access to heavy crude sources that are only found elsewhere in meaningful supply in Russia and Venezuela, not to mention mineral resources of all kinds. Saskatchewan and British Columbia are resource-rich areas that the majority of the people could probably get behind eventually.....just look at the election map! John M.

While intriguing, Alberta as the 51st state, the political hoops that would have to be jumped through on both sides of the border would be numerous. Doesn’t the vast majority of oil destined for the Keystone Pipeline come from Alberta? With the Canadian premier actively espousing a reduction in fossil fuel development, what assurances, if any, can America get from Canada to keep the oil flowing in the Keystone Pipeline? What about the other natural resources America receives from Alberta that may have just as shaky a future as oil? Regards, Steve B.