PJ The Belt - January 12, 2026


Alberta Patriots Just SHATTERED Signature Records — MSM Scrambles

Topics
alberta independence petition signatures alberta independence movement
Mentioned
Elections Alberta Talking Head Mouse Land Free Brad Ellen Alex
Alberta Patriots Just WON BIG! — Ottawa Is Panicking Alberta Patriots are WINNING — How To Sign The Petition

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9 minutes

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1,326

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103


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After months of underestimating and mocking Albertans who support separation from Canada, you're beginning to realize things are getting real. After dismissing Alberta independence as a joke that, "would never happen," the mainstream media seems to no longer be laughing. The citizen initiative petition on Alberta independence has begun collecting signatures.

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00:00:14.400 I think we were all a little bit surprised to see that it has become the talker that it has been.
00:00:43.520 You know, I think we all dismissed this for a long time, you know, kind of pooh-poohed the idea that this would gain steam.
00:00:49.440 Yeah, you know, we I think many of us sort of overlooked this and we thought, oh, there's nothing to be to be concerned about.
00:00:55.820 And I'm hopeful that there is still nothing to be concerned about.
00:00:59.440 But the sentiment is growing.
00:01:01.180 We're seeing, you know, 18 to 35 year olds growing sentiment toward this, which is just interesting to see this happen.
00:01:09.880 It is interesting to see what's happening in Alberta.
00:01:12.340 And you should be concerned, Miss Mainstream Media Talking Head.
00:01:17.160 After months of underestimating and mocking Albertans who support independence, you're all beginning to realize things are getting real, aren't you?
00:01:26.600 But they're surprised, eh?
00:01:28.880 They're a little bit surprised.
00:01:30.540 After dismissing Alberta independence as a joke that, quote, would never happen.
00:01:36.200 The mainstream media seems to no longer be laughing.
00:01:40.800 Their condescending laughter is quickly being replaced by an ever-growing worry at the realization that Albertans are not playing games when they say they're done with Canada.
00:01:51.620 The citizen initiative petition on Alberta independence that was approved by Elections Alberta in December has begun collecting signatures.
00:01:59.340 The campaign holding events across the province, like this one on Saturday in Calgary.
00:02:04.260 The response has been strong.
00:02:06.480 Not even standing room available inside the hall at this community center.
00:02:09.820 And the lineup to get in, stretching down the block.
00:02:13.480 We're seeing this across the province.
00:02:15.880 I had similar footage of Red Deer this afternoon as well.
00:02:21.300 All of our other events outside of Calgary have been at capacity and all we can do to process signatures.
00:02:30.880 What about my pension, what about Canada pension, and what about the state of being landlocked, and what do we do?
00:02:37.720 How do we make money if we're landlocked?
00:02:39.780 The petition asks, do you agree that the province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?
00:02:47.080 I'm just tired of the political climate.
00:02:49.660 I'm tired of the current federal government trying to take away my right to make money, my freedoms and everything else.
00:02:56.400 It's time to stand up and do something to publish.
00:02:58.620 Burrell works in oil and gas.
00:03:00.200 He's from Nova Scotia and moved to Alberta more than a decade ago.
00:03:04.340 I have family that are upset with me for my views.
00:03:07.920 They're upset that I want to separate and I think it's the right thing to do for Canada and Alberta.
00:03:14.320 It will get other provinces to actually do something about it when the gravy train stops.
00:03:19.740 Realistically, independence and separation from Canada for me looks like taking care of our own backyard.
00:03:25.660 We'll have to take care of our seniors, take care of our health care, take care of our children, give a brighter future to our children.
00:03:31.220 So I think it's about time that we start giving our own province back rather than giving to the rest of the country.
00:03:37.220 The Stay Free Alberta campaign needs nearly 178,000 signatures by May 2nd to be successful.
00:03:43.540 Albertans could vote on a referendum question later this year.
00:03:47.100 You know, there is very little that brings me more satisfaction than seeing the political elites eat crow.
00:03:54.780 Seeing the government-funded talking heads from the shamelessly prostituted Canadian mainstream media is a close second though, I must admit.
00:04:03.200 Alberta independence is the underdog, a movement that has had very few friends in the Canadian establishment.
00:04:11.620 Zero attempts have been made to try to sincerely understand what's driving this effort, particularly from our so-called political leaders in the federal government.
00:04:22.580 By contrast, many of you will remember that when Quebec was campaigning for its second referendum to exit Canada, the entire country found itself on its knees, begging the French-speaking province to stay.
00:04:38.060 Messages like, we love you and we appreciate you, please don't leave us, we're commonplace on the other side of the argument.
00:04:46.140 For Albertans, no such luck. Insults, sabotage and shame dominate the discourse of those who oppose Albertan self-determination.
00:04:58.820 But Albertans are a tough people and we like it that way. It makes the divorce that much easier.
00:05:06.040 The group driving a petition for a referendum on Alberta independence, now actively holding town halls, collecting signatures.
00:05:13.120 And we heard from economist Moshe Lander off the top on how all of this talk of potential separation could have a trickle-down impact on the province.
00:05:20.720 Ellen, how do you see dialogue around this playing in the business community, especially if this petition is successful and the government sends it to a referendum?
00:05:32.380 Yeah, you know, we, I think many of us sort of overlooked this and we thought, oh, there's nothing to be concerned about.
00:05:38.920 And I'm hopeful that there is still nothing to be concerned about. But the sentiment is growing. We're seeing, you know, 18 to 35-year-olds growing sentiment toward this, which is just interesting to see this happen.
00:05:53.540 Within the business community, I know the mid-sized businesses here in Alberta are many entrepreneurs, many family-run businesses, lots of entrepreneurs who are impacted by the federal government decision-making around the industry here.
00:06:05.580 I don't believe we're going to really lose major investment at this point because, like I said, I'm hopeful it's not a real risk, but people are talking about it.
00:06:16.240 And I think the important thing is, is we need to just listen to people. We need to consider different ideas, which you guys are great at doing as a media station.
00:06:26.440 And so, yeah, different, different opinions, different rumblings. And I've been very focused on work and not so focused on this, but I think that's kind of what I'm hearing in the community.
00:06:37.500 Well, and Alex, in the wake of the successful Forever Canadian petition, what degree of debate do you see shaping up over this push?
00:06:45.320 I think I'm in the same boat. I think we were all a little bit surprised to see that it has become the talker that it has been.
00:06:53.940 You know, I think we all dismissed this for a long time, you know, kind of pooh-poohed the idea that this would gain steam.
00:06:59.960 And to be clear, I don't think we're in the neighborhood yet of Alberta actually being in danger of separating.
00:07:05.280 But the fact that this is such a conversation, that there are teams forming, you know, on both quote-unquote side, you know, is going to have an impact.
00:07:12.900 And Alberta doesn't have to vote to separate before we start seeing an economic impact, a social impact, a political impact.
00:07:20.340 And so the fact that this has gained steam, I think, is surprising.
00:07:24.700 These petitions, you know, are building huge teams. They're building volunteers.
00:07:28.480 They're building databases of people who are on, you know, believe in what they're doing.
00:07:32.260 And so, again, this is doing – it's galvanizing the argument on both sides.
00:07:37.200 So should this go to a referendum, they're already – this is the organizing that needs to be done we're already seeing happen in real time.
00:07:44.060 Indeed.
00:07:44.720 Keep it up, Albertans. They're worried and they're paying attention now.
00:07:49.840 Let's keep showing up in droves to the town halls and rallies all over our great soon-to-be republic.
00:07:55.780 Let's sign the petition and bring others with us.
00:07:58.400 Let's make it so big that they won't even attempt to rig it.
00:08:03.380 Free Berta.
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