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British Columbia Prosperity Project

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At the end of January the Polite Separatist, after much thought, decided to start the British Columbia Prosperity Project. I knew there would be some interest but within two weeks over 12000 people joined the FaceBook group. It now sits at over 19000 and is now a Society registered with the BC Government under the Societies Act.

To say I was surprised is an understatement.

So allow me take a few moments of your time to explain what it is all about and discuss the possibilities. The Society’s aims are simple. As laid out in our constitution they are;

(a) To inform British Columbians through education of possible options for the future of British
Columbia.
(b) To form local Chapters to conduct information sessions through Town Halls and Social
Media.
(c) To provide similar and related services as determined by the membership.

Pretty simple, eh? So what does this mean?

While very roughly patterned with the Alberta Prosperity Project and the Saskatchewan Prosperity Project, there are some fundamental differences. First, we are only informally aligned with APP and SPP. Both of them are dealing from a position of independence or northing while BCPP is, at this point, concerned with possibilities of which there are many options presenting themselves. As such we are interested with the “what ifs” the future may bring and it is our hope to present those possibilities to British Columbians in an educational format. One of these possibilities is independence.

Let’s ask some questions regarding possibilities.

What are the present circumstances and what does it mean?

As it stands, Western Canada has come to a fork in the road with many roads that may be taken. What if Alberta separates? What if it loses the referendum? What about Saskatchewan? What will the outcome be for BC? One thing is certain, no matter what the results in the Alberta referendum of October 19th, politics and social homogeneity in Canada will be changed for decades to come.

Due to friction between the United States and Canada, societal polarizing has been heightened in Canada and possible Western independence is a key issue dividing Canadians. For well over a hundred years, the West has been regarded by eastern Canada as a source and not an equal, albeit sometimes a grumbling one, that is fully under the control of Upper and Lower Canada. In fact, the system that Canada uses to govern is fully optimized to perpetuate this fact. The West is fully controlled by Ottawa and the east. The vast majority of parliamentary seats are in provinces east of Manitoba and the appointed Senate only exists to ensure that politics are those of the ruling class. Both the West and the east have cultures that reflect this. While the West is one of individual responsibility and an ethos of self sufficiency and grit, the east is mainly concerned with social re-engineering and virtue signalling. This is because while being virtuous, the wants of the east are satisfied by the sweat of the West. If the proverbial gravy train stops, how will they survive?

Eastern Canada has become so complacent in its attitudes in the West that to threaten the wealth spring is probably the singular threat they will respond to. Quebec is not only used to but includes massive Equalization payments as a regular budget line item. The Maritimes have been regarded as a poor cousin unable to fend for itself for so long it has lost any reason to strive for success and depends on the West for existence. And yet both feel quite able to disregard and show open contempt for the hands that are forced to work for the resources that make their living standards possible.

And all this is perpetuated by a system that rewards its slaves by a pat on the head with a heart felt “you’re a good Canadian”, between slaps on our means of production. It’s the Canadian version of the Stockholm Syndrome.

So what about British Columbia?

BC has been placed in turmoil over successive NDP and Liberal governments that are essentially the lapdogs of Ottawa. The result is an economy that is close to collapse by an NDP Premier more interested in promoting 100 year old grievances into policy designed to punish the present generation of British Columbians. Our softwood industry is more valuable to British Columbians than any Ontario or Quebec industries yet because BC is essentially a vassal state, those that hold Liberal votes in the east are the priority in Ottawa. Lost BC jobs and a dying economy are of little consequence to anyone in Toronto or Montreal and are rock bottom of any consideration by Ottawa beyond extracting equalization for Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes. BCPP has addressing these inequalities as a priority.

It appears that recent gains by the BC Conservatives may help once they clear the deck of leftover BC Liberals. Note that a look at the last election in BC show that NDP support is mainly in urban locations with large parts of BC holding conservative views. So far, this inequity has brought dividends to Eby and the NDP. However we are a long ways away from a provincial election.

So now what?

BCPP is 7 months at time of writing. We’ve had one town Hall and are looking to do more, the first chapters are being worked out. Formal membership is also in the works. Merchandise for the prosperity minded will shortly be available online and will be available at BCPP events. While the Facebook group is going well, that is not true membership. And to achieve a true movement we need YOU. Despite all our efforts, we will not succeed without grassroots participation.

What about independence?

Although details will be addressed in the future, BC is in a 100% reactive stance. BCPP wants to look at all the possibilities, perhaps Alberta will not have favourable results in October. If so we have to recognize that there is a possibility the east will seek retribution for Alberta daring to dream. In that case we can expect the Canada-Gulag system to be heavily reinforced to prevent wayward provinces for thinking they live in a democracy. Such is slavery. Ottawa will “put us in our place”.

Would we lose? Not necessarily. There are many ways to be victorious. Independence would be a good thing to put 150+ years of servitude to bed once and for all and establish a form of governance that ensure equal representation and participation that is not reliant on virtue signalling and the WEF. However if BC gets a government that truly holds the welfare of all British Columbians as a first priority instead of kneeling to every sub group and insane ideology we may indeed regard that as success.

So BCPP is not “just” a separatist group. We are interested in the whole picture as it pertains solely to BC. There are two questions for you Dear Reader. Are you interested? Are you willing to participate in the future, or are you happy with the status quo?

This bears repeating

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‘From equalization to parental rights, the fight for Alberta sovereignty is broader than oil.’

By Western Standard Guest Columnist – Dr. Dennis Modry

Premier 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:

  1. Guarantee Alberta full access to unfettered oil and gas corridors to the north, east, and west.
  2. Repeal Bill C-69 (the so-called No New Pipelines Act.)
  3. Lift the tanker ban off the B.C. coast.
  4. Eliminate the oil and gas emissions cap (which is a de facto production cap.)
  5. Scrap the Clean Electricity Regulations.
  6. End the prohibition on single-use plastics.
  7. Abandon the net-zero vehicle mandate.
  8. Return oversight of the industrial carbon tax to the provinces.
  9. 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:

  • Policing
  • Pensions
  • Employment insurance
  • Immigration
  • Provincial tax collection

None 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 Equalization

2. 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 Section1

7. 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.

  1. Stop wasting billions on ineffective CO₂ capture and storage schemes.
  2. Reject control from the World Economic Forum, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations organization.
  3. Enforce proper vetting of immigrants.
  4. Oppose the implementation of a Digital ID, Central Bank Digital Currency, and ESG-based (Environmental, Social, and Governance) social credit system.
  5. Celebrate and define Alberta’s own national identity — since Canada, according to Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Carney, has none.
  6. Protect the right to own property without taxation.
  7. Ensure female-only sports remain female.
  8. Acknowledge biological reality: there are two sexes.
  9. Restrict puberty blockers and gender surgery to adults (18+).
  10. Preserve parental rights to instill morals, values, and critical thinking.
  11. Eliminate DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) as a basis for hiring, promotion, or scholarship.
  12. Prevent the rollout of 15-minute cities.
  13. 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 censorship
  • Bill C-18: Forces streaming platforms to pay Canadian media
  • Bill C-293: Pandemic “preparedness” legislation
  • Bill C-63: Online Harms Act
  • Bill C-21: Stricter Firearms Act
  • Bill C-2: Border surveillance and cash payment restrictions

These 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.

Is this what we want?

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I’m seeing a lot of “51st state” crap lately. It’s the coward’s way out. We in an independent West could enjoy a standard of living that would be the envy of the world. But no, the cowards among us would rather turn everything over to the US to benefit the USA not Western Canadians. Eager to exchange a master in Ottawa for a Master in Washington, they count on joining Trump’s America to avoid any work to create an independent country that would be an energy superpower. Perhaps they should just hop on a bus and move down south now.

51 Staters are pissed at the way Ottawa treats the West, particularly Alberta, but there doesn’t seem to be any forethought about the future, as Uncle Sam will be looked to to support the 51st state. Sort of the arrangement we have now with Ottawa. They don’t seem to understand that just due to Trump’s age, the chances of him holding the presidency past the next 3 years are slim. Plus, he is enraging much of America. What happens when the Democrats are back in power? Remember, it was the Democrats under Obama and doubled down by Biden that killed the Keystone XL.

Western Independence is rapidly becoming a reality; do we not owe it to ourselves to create a country where we are masters of our own fate? Do we not owe it to our descendants to pass down the best possible future? Are we not capable of making our own laws?

Are we willing to demean the intense human efforts to settle and build the West by running away to Uncle Sam?

It’s coming down to the crunch. Let’s not be playing into the hands of Carney and Trump by prostrating ourselves to the whims of the fickle US government. Are we eager to take on a part of the 32 trillion US national debt? Are we wanting to pay through the nose for US medical insurance and user co-pay? I have a friend in Arizona who just had heart surgery; his insurance wouldn’t pay the whole thing, and now he suddenly owes 65 thousand dollars!

Canadians are complaining about crime. Note that crime in the US makes ours look like a Benedictine monastery. Race is the constant issue in America, do we want to share that?

Due to protectionist policies, America is reshaping the world. But to what ends is that being done? A recent trade deal with the UK gives Trump unfettered access to the UK market with low, or no, tariffs. However US tariffs on the UK are still in effect. Is this the kind of deal the 51 staters want? The West would have terms imposed by Washington, but the 51st state would have the same status as Rhode Island.

Apologies for the long read; if you’ve come this far without blowing a fuse, thank you. We are now at a point in the independence project where it becomes imperative to be united, focused and communicating honestly, with clear goals and desired outcomes. The independence movement has always suffered from being fragmented, many times over paltry things. Our opponents and detractors are wringing their hands with glee and taking advantage of disunity. Hopefully, people will come to terms with the interference and keep eyes on the ball.