Alberta is finally taking bold steps toward greater control over its own financial and administrative destiny. Instead of waiting on Ottawa or engaging in endless complaints, Premier Danielle Smith is moving forward with a plan to establish a provincial police force—and potentially an Albertan Pension Plan in the near future.
Much like Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Smith is seizing the opportunity created by a federal government lacking direction and strength. With Ottawa increasingly disconnected from the needs of many provinces, Alberta is doing what competent leadership demands: taking matters into its own hands.
Shrinking Federal Control Isn’t “Growing Government”
Critics argue that creating a provincial police force increases the size of government—but this perspective misses the point. Alberta has long subsidized federal overreach and the inefficiencies of other provinces through transfer payments. These payments fund bloated public sectors and enable Ottawa to expand federal programs, including the RCMP, which answers directly to federal priorities.
By establishing its own police force, Alberta is decentralizing power. It’s not about “more government”—it’s about local accountability and reducing reliance on a distant and often unresponsive federal system.
Lessons from the U.S.: Local Autonomy Matters
In the United States, several states and cities have chosen not to cooperate with federal agencies like ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Whether you agree or disagree with their motives, these actions reflect a key principle: local governance should reflect local values.
Likewise, Alberta’s steps toward autonomy are rooted in the same principle. In a vast nation like Canada, the federal government should not have unchecked power to deploy law enforcement or impose national programs without provincial consent.
The Spiritual and Philosophical Divide
Many conservatives today have drifted from their Christian roots, replacing faith with cynicism and fear. But the Kingdom of God begins within. As Psalm 34:21 reminds us, “Evil shall slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous shall be desolate.”
When Canadians abandon God, they also abandon hope, wisdom, and moral clarity. Tyrants gain strength not because they are powerful, but because the people forget who truly governs the universe.
Reclaiming Local Responsibility
A police force is like an army—it’s meant to protect its people, not suppress them. Unfortunately, many have been conditioned to view police officers with disdain. And while it’s true some officers fail to uphold their duties, local police forces are more likely to serve the community’s interests than federally managed agencies influenced by politics in Ottawa.
There’s a reason the federal government fears provincial autonomy—it challenges their control. And for Canadians who value freedom, that’s precisely why Alberta’s move should be celebrated.
Building Toward a Pension Plan—and Beyond
The creation of a provincial police force is just the beginning. Premier Smith has also laid the groundwork for an Albertan Pension Plan, a bold but necessary step. Why should Albertans fund a federal pension system that often mismanages funds or redistributes them unfairly?
As trust is rebuilt through tangible, local actions, Alberta may evolve into an Autonomous Province—not in the sense of secession, but in terms of functional independence from Ottawa’s growing dysfunction.
Ottawa’s Growing List of Failures
Let’s be honest: crime is rising, spending is uncontrolled, immigration policy is broken, and censorship is increasing. The most dangerous trend of all is the silencing of dissent, which makes course correction nearly impossible.
History teaches us this doesn’t end well. The Soviet Union collapsed, but its legacy of self-censorship lives on in modern Russia. In Cuba, the embargo isn’t the main issue—it’s the inability to express ideas that challenge the regime. In China, everything is monitored and speech is tightly controlled by the Communist Party. Once censorship takes root, recovery becomes incredibly difficult.
Canada is not immune to this pattern.
The Patriotism Canada Needs
Many Canadians bristle at any positive comparisons to the United States, as if national pride requires emotional overreaction instead of rational reform. But true patriotism means wanting the best for your country—and being free to voice your opinion without fear of punishment.
Right now, Canadians lack that liberty. And that’s why Alberta’s push for greater autonomy is so important—it could set the standard for the rest of the country.
Lessons from Quebec—and What Not to Do
Quebec, of course, already enjoys certain autonomous privileges. But Quebec’s dependence on transfer payments and socialist policies undermines its credibility. A province that borrows to fund bloated services cannot claim true independence. Worse, it often lobbies for more federal money, which only tightens Ottawa’s grip.
Unfortunately, federal leaders like Mark Carney and even Pierre Poilievre have shown continued loyalty to Quebec’s failing model—a system built on debt and dependency.
Albertans would be wise to chart their own path—one rooted in self-sufficiency, clear values, and economic realism.
Conclusion: A Call for Faith and Freedom
If you believe in liberty, if you believe in local governance, and if you believe that Canada’s best days are ahead, then support Alberta’s efforts to break free from federal overreach.
And above all, consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today. True freedom starts in the heart—and no government can take that away.