Mike Ingram

@BrianJeanAB That’s why we need independence, so we can get things done. The Feds will keep stalling, they want Alberta in a powerless position.

The need for more pipelines has never been greater, we need them in all directions, to all coasts. BUT the biggest impact we can have is by building a million-barrel-per-day pipeline to Canada's west coast. This pipeline can bring economic prosperity to all of Canada. The time to build is now! #abpoli #ableg #alberta #oil #pipeline #canada buff.ly/j9Ej3Oj

@DennisKalma @derekdonais @Reil76 That’s correct there is no way to get a just deal inside Canada. Also I’m another 70 year old Albertan wanting independence.

I am native Albertan, 70 years old and have gone from an ardent Canadian nationalist to an independence seeker. Why? Because I see no path to revamp the country, clean up its constitution, balance its electoral representation and fix the structural economic transfers embedded in the Charter. I see no way for the Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario, the West and First Nations to ever come to agreement on the kind of fundamental changes necessary to "fix" Canada. I see no interest from the rest of Canada to undo the horrid changes made by P. Trudeau that changed the highest power in the land from Parliament to the unelected courts. So, more in sorrow than in anger, its time to leave. Feel free to rebut my points as you see fit. To date, there has been nothing but fear-mongering in response, never concrete plans to actually fix Canada.

Funny thing about the loudest voices screaming about Alberta separation and how Alberta gets “robbed” by Confederation… Half of them moved here from Ontario or BC in the last 10 years. Born in Brampton. Grew up in Burnaby. Never sweated through a single boom and bust cycle. Never watched their town empty out when oil dropped to $30. Never actually built anything here. But now they’re on X telling actual Albertans that the only solution is to blow up the country. Meanwhile the guy whose family has been farming outside Ponoka for four generations, whose dad worked the rigs, whose kids go to the same school he went to… he wants a better deal inside Canada. He wants Ottawa to respect the province. He doesn’t want to torch 150 years of shared history because some guy who got here in 2019 is feeling dramatic. Western alienation is a real and legitimate grievance. Equalization is genuinely unfair. The energy sector has been punched in the face by federal policy for years. Those are real conversations worth having. But separation cosplay from people who couldn’t find Lloydminster on a map before they moved here for the wages? That’s not Alberta pride. You know who you are fuckers!!

@Zone3Garden @BarryBrimner Yes that should be an obvious first step.

This. 👇

@FreeAlbertaRob @Michael82150005 You’re wrong on this. She could call a referendum on her own, if not why does she have other questions for referendum? She is stalling to me the only question is whose payroll is she on?

Regarding yesterday’s speech by the Premier: 1. For those Albertans wanting a binding separation referendum in October; due to the recent court ruling, there is no legal way to hold a binding separation referendum this fall. If the simplified and binding stay/leave question had been put on the ballot it would have been struck down within a couple of weeks - and Elections Alberta would have been legally barred from including the question on the referendum in October entirely. It may take a year or more to appeal and reverse the judge’s erroneous decision, and until then, a binding referendum held by Elections Alberta is not legally or practically possible. You don’t have to agree with the court’s decision (I sure don’t) but that’s how our justice system works. 2. For those Albertans who don’t want a referendum at all; 700,000 Albertans signed a petition asking for a referendum on this issue and Premier Smith rightfully wants to get direction from all Albertans on this matter now - not 3 years from now. It’s time for Albertans to decide whether we want to spend time, expense and effort pursuing separation or whether Albertans want to remain, continue to work on undoing the last 10 years of horrendous Trudeau-era policies and fight for a stronger Alberta within a united Canada. We will find out on Oct 19. You will decide. Not politicians, social media clickbait farmers or media talking heads. You. That’s democracy and it’s a beautiful thing that we have it here. Again, the choice is simple. Either: 1. Vote to remain in Canada, put an end to this debate, and fight to make our province and country stronger and more unified; or 2. Vote to commence the necessary, albeit lengthy legal processes, appeals, and other steps needed to legally separate from Canada (including a binding referendum that complies with the Constitution). The choice is ours Alberta. You know where the Premier stands on this question. She made herself clear and gave her reasons why she believes Alberta remaining in Canada is worth supporting and fighting for. But what do Albertans want the next step to be? Let’s all vote on October 19, get marching orders from all Albertans and move forward with the result.

@mapleblooded You’re attacking the wrong group. It’s the government that has done this not the people that the government rules over.

This is the problem with have with Boomers. It’s the denial. They all grew up and took advantage of a post war economic boom. Some weren’t successful but the majority enjoyed a higher quality of life than exists for younger generations today. And in the end all they have to show for it now is an accumulation of Air Miles and mythological tales from their past.

@ABDanielleSmith I’m joining the party to vote you out. Shame on you.

Fellow Albertans, please join me this evening for an important update on the 2026 Referendum. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

@RiseOfAlberta What a sad day for Alberta. We need an honest politician that serves the people. Not one that stalls and stalls.

🚨 BREAKING: Alberta’s independence referendum question has been released. “Should Alberta remain a province of Canada or should the Government of Alberta commence the legal process required under the Canadian Constitution to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada?” Many wanted a direct vote on independence. Instead, the question asks whether Alberta should begin the legal process required to hold a binding referendum on separation.

@RiseOfAlberta @notonenshi One more reason for independence

The MOU should concern every Albertan. If Ottawa can force new costs onto Alberta oil just to let us move our own product to market, then the problem is bigger than one pipeline. The problem is Confederation itself.

@LiveFreeHoney @AlbertaTeeCo @LukaszukAB Long live the New Alberta by the people for the people.

I would like to personally thank @LukaszukAB for his valuable contribution to building a new nation. Going from Halal mortgage grift to The Forever Canadian data mining grift, to now triggering a referendum. Don't worry Tommy, you will have all of the campaign season to grift for those sweet donations. Granted that may be a little hard now seeing how your diehard supporters are probably a little butt hurt. Thank you @ABDanielleSmith and thank you @LukaszukAB for allowing democracy and the people to decide their future within Confederation and hopefully chart a path to a better tomorrow. This movement was never one of rebellion, revolution or insurrection. It's been of libererarion Long live The New Alberta Republic

@ryangerritsen Yes these anti-vote people are anti-freedom they just want us to shut up and do what we are told.

Nenshi is such an insufferable man. Politicians aren’t supposed to hold the will of the people hostage, if Danielle were to call a referendum she is doing so because it’s what’s you do in a democracy. It’s not up to a single person to determine that. Just because you don’t agree with what the people may or may not want doesn’t mean you get to shut down their voices.

@AVGirl4Life Yes and should also be the same for government jobs. Important that government is run and staffed by people born there.

Should we only allow natural citizens to govern our country?

@TheRiversEdgeAB The big rock

Where Am I Today In Alberta?

@thevivafrei @DonnaLy88824770 Your correct and the only chance to save Canada is for Alberta to become independent and establish a new a just constitution.

Amazing that an Alberta Court struck down the Albertan separation petition on the basis they didn’t consult with indigenous communities, while Canadian courts simultaneously ignored indigenous groups claiming the federal government couldn’t slaughter the B.C. ostriches because it was on unceded indigenous land. Motivation is the master of reason. And the Canadian government and court system is a hypocritical criminal organization.

@ToewsWenda @ABDanielleSmith Wrong we want a referendum. I don’t understand how you feel that you can silence people you disagree with that’s not how I was raised.

Hey Danielle @ABDanielleSmith , since you have sooo much compassion for Separatists, why don’t you label your party as a Separatist Party? Or encourage your friends to run independently as a Separatist Party in the next provincial election. Then your passion for democracy can truly be applied. Give Albertans the opportunity to vote without the need of a referendum.

@MorganLaidler Wrong 700000 signed for a vote that’s what it is about.

Jesus fucking Christ. 700K Albertans DO NOT want a referendum (no matter how she wants to spin it), about 300K do as they signed the separatist petition. The 400K that signed to remain in Canada want this nonsense to be done with and do actual things that matter.

@CoryBMorgan @Estalbertan1990 No just more smoke and mirrors stalling tactics. It’s time to be free and independent.

Straw poll time. Has the Alberta/Ottawa agreement to maybe, possibly, hopefully approve a pipeline in a year and a half made you less inclined to vote for independence in a referendum? Yes or no.

@kinsellawarren What is loathsome is denying people their voice even when you disagree with them.

She's a separatist and a Canada-wrecker. She's loathsome.

@gator_gum Does it scare you giving people a vote, a choice, a say in their future?

Dear Albertan Seperatist, If you hate Canada and want to leave, go. You're absolutely free to leave the country you hate. However, you do not have the right to take millions of others that don't want to go along with you. If you hate living in Canada, why are you staying? If it's so critical you "get out from our government" then start the process right now. Today. I think for some it's just a game, and you have no intentions of ever leaving. You just want to yell, rebel, and vent about a government you dislike... There are some very serious, of course.. But why remain? Why?

@echipiuk The way I see it what scares the government is that the people have a real opportunity to direct the government instead of being directed by the government.

Today’s ruling by Justice Leonard essentially found that the citizen-led independence petition process cannot proceed because the government did not fulfill certain constitutional responsibilities owed to First Nations. But here is the important point: the Alberta government did not initiate this petition process. Citizens did, through a lawful statutory mechanism created by the Legislature itself. So how does a court conclude that the government failed to fulfill duties that had not yet even arisen or been carried out, particularly when the government itself had not initiated the referendum process? It is also important to understand that the Alberta government has always had the ability to call a referendum on independence at any time if it chose to do so. That is not in dispute, and it was not the legal question before the Court in this case. Nothing in today’s ruling prevents the Alberta government from calling the very same referendum itself tomorrow. So think about that carefully. A citizen-led democratic process established by law is effectively halted, not because citizens failed to follow the legislated process, but because of obligations assigned to government itself. Yet the government retains the full ability to ask the same question directly. Courts and those in government must always have regard to the overall interests of justice, including democratic participation, the integrity of legislated statutory processes, and public confidence in lawful democratic frameworks established by the Legislature. I figured it would be appropriate to reflect on a few words from the Supreme Court of Canada: “…liberal democracy demands the free expression of political opinion” and political speech lies at the core of the Charter’s guarantee of freedom of expression. The Court further affirmed that freedom of expression includes “the right to attempt to persuade through peaceful interchange.” — Harper v. Canada The Supreme Court of Canada has also held that: “…the right of each citizen to participate in the political life of the country is one that is of fundamental importance in a free and democratic society.” — Figueroa v. Canada And in the Reference re Secession of Quebec, the Supreme Court of Canada recognized that democracy is grounded in the participation and democratic will of the people, and that a clear expression of the will of citizens carries constitutional and political significance that cannot simply be ignored. Specifically, the Court confirmed: “The democratic principle identified above would demand that considerable weight be given to a clear expression by the people of Quebec of their will to secede from Canada…” — Reference re Secession of Quebec So how does any of this truly reconcile with a situation where government itself can ask citizens a question through a referendum process, but a group of citizens following a lawful statutory process established by the Legislature is not permitted to ask the question? What message does that send when citizens engage in lawful democratic participation, comply with the very process created by government, and yet their voices are disregarded or treated as something to be feared? Democracy is not strengthened when lawful citizen participation is restrained or silenced. In this case, it was not government stopping the process, but the Court. That reality raises profound questions about the role institutions play in democratic participation and how citizen engagement is treated when it touches controversial political issues. After all, citizens do not hold institutional power. Their power is their voice. And if even that voice can be restrained after citizens lawfully engage in the exact democratic process created for them, what meaningful role are citizens truly left with in shaping the political future of their province and country? What do you think? Should lawful citizen participation be encouraged, even when institutions disagree with the message?

@CoryBMorgan @Wasted0888 Cory I hope so we need our vote if not we are just slaves.

7,000 volunteers will either be working on a Yes vote for a scheduled referendum this fall, or they will be working on taking down the premier. Danielle Smith knows this. I expect she will offer the referendum option