Canada’s federation is broken, and Alberta’s had enough. The idea of Alberta striking out on its own — a “two-state solution” to this dysfunctional marriage — isn’t just a thought experiment anymore. It’s a necessity. Borrowing from the Israel-Palestine conflict’s lexicon might seem provocative, but let’s work with it. Alberta’s been locked in a bitter, one-sided struggle with a federal government that treats us like a cash cow while strangling our way of life. It’s time to face reality: we’re better off apart.Let’s be blunt. Canada’s confederation is a rickety old machine, held together by duct tape and Alberta’s oil money. For decades, we’ve poured billions into Ottawa’s coffers, only to get kicked in the teeth with policies that kill our jobs and mock our values. .Equalization? A fancy word for theft, siphoning Alberta’s wealth to prop up provinces that sneer at our success. From 2007 to 2019, Alberta contributed a net $611 billion to federal finances, far outstripping any other province, while receiving little in return.Pipelines? Stalled by bureaucrats and activists who’d rather see us beg than build. Remember the Northern Gateway project? Already approved but killed by federal fiat in 2016.The two-state solution isn’t about picking a fight — it’s about ending one. Alberta’s not Canada’s problem child; we’re the engine that’s kept this country running. Our oil, gas, and agriculture have bankrolled federal programs while Ottawa’s elites lecture us about “transitioning” to their green fantasy..Meanwhile, our voices barely register in a Parliament where Ontario and Quebec hold 199 of 338 seats, dwarfing Alberta’s 34 Elections Canada.This isn’t a partnership — it’s a shakedown.What does independence look like?Simple. Alberta takes control of its resources, its taxes, and its future. We’d set our own economic policies, free from Ottawa’s meddling. Canada can keep chasing its post-national dream, taxing and regulating itself into oblivion. We’d wish them well, but we’d be done subsidizing their folly.The numbers tell the story. Alberta has sent hundreds of billions to Ottawa through equalization and taxes, with $20 billion annually in net transfers as recently as 2018, according to the Financial Post. The National Energy Program scarred us in the ‘80s, costing Alberta $50 billion in lost revenue. Its spirit lives on in Bill C-69, dubbed the “No More Pipelines Act,” which adds years and millions to project approvals. We’re 11% of Canada’s population but generate 16% of its GDP, yet we’re treated like a backwater colony. Enough’s enough..Skeptics will say independence is a pipe dream, that Alberta can’t go it alone. They’re dead wrong. With our energy reserves, valued at $1.6 trillion, fertile farmland, and can-do spirit, Alberta’s got the goods to thrive as a standalone nation. Look at Norway, which turned its oil into a $1.4 trillion sovereign wealth fund.We’d negotiate trade deals, control our borders, and set taxes that make sense for our economy. We’re not some fragile province; we’re a powerhouse ready to break free.The Israel-Palestine parallel isn’t a perfect analogy, but it’s instructive. Perhaps Czechia and Slovakia — splitting from Czechoslovakia — are a better example of two peoples being better off ruling their own houses and living beside each other in peace.Alberta’s been burned too many times to believe Ottawa will change. From Trudeau’s carbon obsession to the Laurentian elite’s disdain for our “dirty oil,” the pattern’s clear: they want our money, not our input. A clean break — negotiated, not fought — lets both sides move on. Alberta would stay a trading partner and friendly neighbour to Canada, but we’d call our own shots..This isn’t about anger; it’s about self-respect. Alberta’s tried playing nice, tried reforming the system, tried begging for fairness. It’s gotten us nowhere.The federation’s a sinking ship, and Alberta’s the only lifeboat with a motor. A two-state solution isn’t just practical — it’s moral.We owe it to ourselves, our kids, and our future to build a nation that reflects who we are: hardworking, independent, and unapologetic. Canada can keep its maple leaf; we’ll plant our own flag and get to work.
