Frequently Asked Questions

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We’re a group of Canadian Armed Forces veterans living in Alberta who believe it’s time to seriously explore full provincial independence. We served Canada with honour, but Ottawa’s broken promises, endless overreach, and taking Alberta’s resources while ignoring our values have pushed many of us to say “enough.” Our mission is simple: educate vets on the real benefits of self-determination so we can vote and advocate with clear eyes.

We swore an oath to defend freedom, self-reliance, and our way of life. Alberta sends tens of billions net to Ottawa every year (roughly $20B+ annually in recent estimates) while getting little back—no equalization payments since the 1960s. Independence would let us keep that money here for lower taxes, stronger veteran supports, better health care, and policies that match our values instead of Toronto/Montreal priorities. Many of us feel we’re still fighting for the Canada we love—by building something stronger right here.

Existing CAF pensions and Veterans Affairs Canada benefits are protected under law and would be negotiated in any transition (just like in other independence discussions). An independent Alberta would have every incentive to honour and even improve veteran supports with the money we currently send away. We’ve seen federal cuts and delays—provincial control could mean faster, better care tailored by people who actually understand service. Alberta would pick up any gaps to ensure no vet is left behind.

Not immediately in full form. We already host major CAF bases (Edmonton, Cold Lake, Wainright, Suffield, etc.) that we’ve helped fund for decades. An independent Alberta could maintain strong defence partnerships (NATO-level spending is realistic with our economy), create an Alberta Defence Force focused on our needs, and negotiate continued cooperation with Canada. Many small prosperous nations do this successfully. Our veterans bring the leadership and experience to build it right. 

Yes—Alberta has the democratic right to hold a clear referendum on independence. The Supreme Court has confirmed provinces can pursue this path. We’re following legal routes through petitions, public debate, and potential referendums. This isn’t rebellion; it’s responsible self-determination by citizens who’ve already defended the country. 

Alberta is a net contributor, not a taker. We receive $0 in equalization while our taxes help fund it elsewhere. Independence ends the outflow and lets us control our own resource revenue, taxes, and spending—freeing up massive funds for Alberta priorities like veteran housing, health, and infrastructure.

Short-term negotiations would cover passports, trade, currency (many favour keeping the Canadian dollar initially), and borders. Long-term: lower taxes, faster economic growth, energy security, and policies made in Alberta for Albertans. No more federal rules hurting our oil/gas jobs that so many vets rely on after service. No more gun grab.

That’s why we exist. Join our email list, attend a meetup/townhall, read the facts, and talk with other vets. We respect every service member’s view—this is about informed choice, not pressure. Many started skeptical and came around after seeing the numbers.

Sign up on this site, follow us on socials, share with your battle buddies, volunteer for events, or donate to help us reach more Alberta vets. We’re stronger together—just like on deployment.