BREAKING: Alberta separatists win positions on Alberta UCP Board of Directors
The Alberta UCP AGM on Saturday was perhaps the most vital for the party, as the results for the board election came through and saw the separatists win some positions on the Board of Directors.
The last event for the Alberta UCP AGM on Saturday was perhaps the most vital for the party, as the results for the board election came through and saw the separatists win some positions on the Board of Directors. However, separatist advocates did not sweep the election, failing to elect their candidates to some key positions, including the board President.
The Alberta Prosperity Project promoted a list of board candidates for separatist advocates to vote for.
The list went position by position, highlighting candidates deemed “Pro Alberta independence.”
An alternative list of “pro-establishment” candidates, who separatists said supported the status quo, was also provided.
“This voting guide highlights candidates who support Alberta independence, Alberta-first values, and grassroots accountability. All voting decisions remain your responsibility,” the list read.
The Alberta separatists endorsed nine candidates for the positions of President, Secretary, VP of Fundraising, VP of Communications, and various riding positions. Five candidates advocated for by the Alberta Prosperity Project won, while three won for the “establishment.”
The Edmonton candidate who won was on neither side of the Alberta Prosperity Project’s list.
The race for the VP of Fundraising was so close that a recount was required. Once the results were tallied, it was a pro-separatist who came out on top.
Earlier in the day, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith used her keynote speech to express her opposition to separating from Canada.
She said Albertans were the proudest of all Canadians and hoped to lead the country toward a brighter future.
“All we need is a government in Ottawa to get out of the way and let us turn Canada into a thriving energy superpower with Alberta leading the way,” she said. “Let us lower our fists, and instead, roll up our sleeves, and get to work on making our province and our people more prosperous than ever before.”
However, with five pro-separatists now governing Smith’s party board, discussions on separation could change.
True North spoke with General Counsel for the Alberta Prosperity Project, Jeffrey Rath, live at the AGM before the results came in.
Rath said Friday night showed that 85 per cent of members at the Alberta UCP support a free and independent Alberta. He cited the fact that he received the loudest applause when he spoke on stage, while Smith was booed when she mentioned anything anti-separation.
“Hopefully when the votes are counted, the pro-independence candidates will be firmly in control of the board of directors of the United Conservative Party of Alberta,” said Rath. “Moving forward, we’re going to be the ones selecting MLAs. We’re going to be the ones moving the party forward into the next election.”
He expressed a hope for a referendum on Alberta separation before that occurs.
Rath added that he watched Smith’s keynote speech closely, noting she was booed every time she mentioned pro-Canada sentiment.
“Albertans are fed up. We don’t want to do any more of this. The stupid MOU that she’s entered into… whoever advised her on it was completely delusional,” he said.
Rath said the Financial Post claimed the MOU would add $6 to $10 per barrel in additional cost to Alberta oil. He explained that investors will not come to Canada when they can invest in other countries without carbon taxes.
With the newly elected board of directors, Rath said the Alberta Prosperity Project will determine the next stages of the Alberta UCP, including who runs as MLAs.
While Rath spoke with True North before the votes were tallied, he was “cautiously optimistic” that his separatist movement would have a majority on the board.
His wishes came true, after all, as the separatists now hold a slim majority on the board — with five pro-separatist candidates, compared to three pro-establishment, and one neutral candidate.
Wouldn't it be a dream to have the west unite and say "we want out"? Can you just imagine what 3 provinces could do to restore what we once called Canada? Sask. has just announced a Prosperity Party and touring the province with a good turnout. I believe with 60% in B.C. wanting a pipeline through it would be good timing for One B.C. to take the challenge otherwise we are going to split with the lost B.C. Conservatives and the Socialists will be back to finish destroying the province.
So down in the Caribbean it's looking more likely than not, that the US will implement "regime change" (affectionally known as a coup) in Venezuela. Possibly good for normal Venezuelans, but not good for Alberta, Why? Because Venezuelan crude is not going to be sitting in the ground and production should, within a few years, be sufficient as to displace our crude to US gulf refiners. This blows apart all the chatter about our wonderful, ethical, clean, low-carbon oil which can never complete with much cheaper Venezuelan 'dictator-type' crude. So (1) Need a pipeline to the west coast to supply Asia, and (2) the 'low carbon' strategy is a grift that will benefit Brookfield and make Carnage a billionaire. Conflict of Interest every which way.