Dr. Dennis L. Modry is the chairman of the Alberta Prosperity Society and ProjectPremier Danielle Smith has issued nine demands to the federal government, warning that failure to act could trigger a national unity crisis. There is only one reasonable interpretation of this phrase: Alberta could separate from Canada and become a sovereign nation.But do these nine demands truly reflect the full scope of what Albertans want? For many who feel subjugated, dominated, and exploited by Ottawa — with their right to self-determination consistently thwarted — these demands are only the beginning. While oil and gas dominate the conversation, Albertans are concerned about far more..Premier Smith’s Initial Nine Demands:Guarantee Alberta full access to unfettered oil and gas corridors to the north, east, and west.Repeal Bill C-69 (the so-called No New Pipelines Act.)Lift the tanker ban off the B.C. coast.Eliminate the oil and gas emissions cap (which is a de facto production cap.)Scrap the Clean Electricity Regulations.End the prohibition on single-use plastics.Abandon the net-zero vehicle mandate.Return oversight of the industrial carbon tax to the provinces.Halt federal censorship of energy companies.While these demands are important, they omit other earlier commitments made by Premier Smith — such as:No export tax or restriction on Alberta’s oil and gas to the U.S.Ending subsidies to large provinces that can fund themselves.Rectifying federal mismanagement of Banff and Jasper national parks, which she linked to the Jasper wildfire and risks to Banff.Shouldn’t these also be part of Alberta’s demands?.When the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act (Bill 1) was introduced, many Albertans were inspired by what seemed to be a Thatcher-style resolve in Premier Smith. Hopes were high that she would end federal overreach by taking control of:PolicingPensionsEmployment insuranceImmigrationProvincial tax collectionNone of these areas require a referendum, a constitutional amendment or a legal challenge. A simple declaration to Ottawa could have begun the process of transfer. Yet, that has not occurred. Why not? Many Albertans feel let down and question whether Bill 1 has any practical effect — or if the premier lost her nerve..There are things beyond the nine demands then, that really matter to Albertans. To address Alberta’s foundational concerns and assert true self-governance, constitutional change — though difficult — is essential, such as:1. End Equalization2. Exit the constraints of the Canada Health Act.3.Take control of all federal taxation to determine Alberta’s own spending priorities.4. Free Alberta from all federal regulations, including net-zero mandates.5. End federal censorship by eliminating Section 1 of the Charter, which allows limitations on fundamental freedoms under vague criteria.6. Guarantee individual freedoms, which also requires removing Section17. Implement governance with strict limits on fraud, waste, and abuse — through mandatory quarterly public audits, impossible under Canada’s current parliamentary system.Unfortunately, the hurdles of changing the 1982 Constitution Act are insurmountable..Many Albertans are also concerned about the following things.Stop wasting billions on ineffective CO₂ capture and storage schemes.Reject control from the World Economic Forum, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations organization.Enforce proper vetting of immigrants.Oppose the implementation of a Digital ID, Central Bank Digital Currency, and ESG-based (Environmental, Social, and Governance) social credit system.Celebrate and define Alberta’s own national identity — since Canada, according to Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Carney, has none.Protect the right to own property without taxation.Ensure female-only sports remain female.Acknowledge biological reality: there are two sexes.Restrict puberty blockers and gender surgery to adults (18+).Preserve parental rights to instill morals, values, and critical thinking.Eliminate DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) as a basis for hiring, promotion, or scholarship.Prevent the rollout of 15-minute cities.Restore free speech in schools and universities to foster critical thinking.A serious Alberta-first agenda would also demand elimination of the following federal legislation:Bill C-11: Online content censorshipBill C-18: Forces streaming platforms to pay Canadian mediaBill C-293: Pandemic “preparedness” legislationBill C-63: Online Harms ActBill C-21: Stricter Firearms ActBill C-2: Border surveillance and cash payment restrictionsThese laws expand federal surveillance and control, infringe on privacy, and stifle dissent — all while centralizing power in Ottawa.Debating or litigating endlessly with Ottawa is futile. Alberta does not have the luxury of time, as globalists advance their agendas. There is nothing Canada can offer Alberta that is superior to full control over its governance, resources, taxation, and future.Premier Smith is intelligent, persuasive, and capable. But to protect Alberta and its people, she must recognize that the concerns of Albertans extend far beyond oil and gas. She must embrace the broader sovereignty movement or risk losing the confidence of those who once believed she would lead it.Dr. Dennis L. Modry is the chairman of the Alberta Prosperity Society and Project.
