INTRODUCTION

 

 

The Independence Party is proud to offer Albertans an alternative to the abusive, tyrannical governments of the past and present. The goal of The Independence Party is to lead Albertans into their own independent constitutional Republic.

 

Alberta’s political history has been defined by successive provincial and federal governments that have been determined to keep Albertans subservient to the Laurentian political elite.  Alberta has never had a ‘fair and equitable’ seat at the table in Ottawa because it was never intended to be that way.  Since 1905, Albertans have always looked for leadership from our provincial government to protect their economic interests and personal freedoms. 

 

In recent years, we have seen the erosion of our rights and freedoms as the eastern political elite align themselves with forces that can only be described as evil.  The only path forward for Albertans in their ability to prosper and live free is independence from the failed nation of Canada.

 

Our vision is to create an independent Republic of Alberta, protected by the best Constitution and Bill of Rights in the world where Albertans can realize their full potential, ending the abusive government control of the past, and establish true rights and freedoms for the people.

 

The following platform outlines the vision of this party for the people of Alberta.  We call upon all freedom loving Albertans to support us so we may bring the life of freedom and prosperity we envision for all Albertans to fruition.

 

This Party Platform shall remain a living document that will be updated as the needs of Albertans evolve. 

 

Sincerely,

 

The Independence Party of Alberta

 

 

 

 

I.  MISSION STATEMENT

 

1. The mission of the Party shall be to promote, form, and maintain a Government of Alberta that:

1. Shall create a political system that is “by the people” and “for the people” of Alberta;

2. Shall protect and defend individual freedoms and rights for all Albertans;

3. Shall establish trustworthy, accountable, effective, and prudent government that will protect Albertans put the lives of Albertans first; and

4. Shall lead Albertans toward the creation of a Constitutional Republic of Alberta, a nation under God, free of the tyrannical laws, policies and taxation they been subject to since 1905 as part of the nation of Canada.

 

II.  VISION STATEMENT

 

1. We believe in the individual rights and freedoms of all citizens of Alberta;

2. We believe in the inherent value and dignity of every citizen of Alberta;

3. We believe that all citizens shall be equal before the law and entitled to fundamental justice;

4. We believe that all citizens have certain fundamental and immutable rights and freedoms including:

1. The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;

2. The freedom of speech and expression and the freedom to advocate, without fear of intimidation or suppression, which reflect their deeply held values;

3. Freedom of religious belief and practice;

4. Freedom of medical choice;

5. Freedom of parental choice;

6. Freedom of mobility;

7. Freedom to own, enjoy and exchange private property in a free market;

8. The fundamental right of self-defence; and

9. The right to keep and bear arms.

 

III.  ALBERTA – AN INDEPENDENT CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC

 

     In 1905 Alberta was brought into the confederation of Canada without the people of Alberta realizing that we were to be used as nothing more than a colony of eastern Canada.  The independent mindset of Albertans is incompatible with the Laurentien elites.  History has demonstrated that any union with Canada, even when constitutional changes have taken place, has resulted in the continued political, social, and economic exploitation of Albertans.  Albertans have massive taxation without equal representation in the Parliament of Canada.  Nothing short of the replacement of the Westminster style of government that Canada has, will ever bring Albertans equality in Canada.

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     The Independence Party believes in a government that is “by the people” and “for the people” and intends to lead the people of Alberta to a place where Albertans have the freedom to choose their own destiny while ensuring a high standard of living, a healthy and robust economy and the best services a nation can offer.  These changes, and the opportunity they bring will not happen if Alberta is governed through central Canada.

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     Our goal is to create a political system that will limit the size and power of government and protect the rights of the people

Upon being elected to a majority government, the Independence Party of Alberta shall begin preparing for the peaceful separation of Alberta from Canada.  

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     Negotiations with the federal government on the transition of Alberta to an independent Republic will begin upon the formation of government. 

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IV.  THE CONSTITUTION OF ALBERTA

 

     The Independence Party of Alberta shall employ constitutional experts to create a Constitution for the people of Alberta that shall limit government powers and protect the rights of the citizens of Alberta.

 

V.  THE ALBERTA BILL OF RIGHTS

 

     The Independence Party of Alberta shall employ experts to create a comprehensive Bill of Rights that will protect the citizens of Alberta.

 

VI.  TRANSITIONING TO A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC

 

     The transition to a Constitutional Republic will be a lengthy process and Albertans need security during this time.  Our government shall ensure that the good of the people of Alberta is paramount in their decision making during the transitional period.

 

     a)  Taxation

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     Our party believes that taxes should not remain a barrier to innovation or the financial well-being of Albertans.  The purpose of taxation is not to give unlimited spending authority to our elected leaders.  It is our plan to create a new tax system for Albertans that will provide the revenues required to operate government and lessen the tax burden on Albertans. 

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     Our goal is to have a low tax rate protected by an Alberta constitution so that Albertans shall not be overburdened by taxes.  A low corporate tax rate with incentives to attract business into Alberta as well as encouraging investment in our new Republic will be created to benefit Albertans.

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     There will be no carbon, fuel, or education property taxes.  We shall examine ways to eliminate personal taxes and develop new methods to finance government operations.  We shall look at the benefits of a Health Cost Recovery Tax added to addictive recreational substances and paraphernalia to offset related health and social costs.

     

     We believe that Albertans should have the opportunity to live and work in a nation that is debt free.  Alberta’s debt has increased as a direct result of the tyrannical federal government policies imposed.  We commit to negotiating with Canada to recover the debt that occurred through the unfair transfer payments made to the Canadian government that has been to the detriment of Albertans.  Resource royalties shall complement the tax base of Albertans to ensure that Albertans maintain a high standard of living.

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     A new Alberta Revenue Agency shall be established to collect taxes during the pre-independence period and shall continue after separation as the Republic’s tax collection agency.

 

     b)  Economy

 

     Our Party believes that Alberta should have a diverse economy.  Upon forming government we shall encourage all forms of industry in Alberta that will benefit the people of our nation.  As a government we shall not partner with or permit membership in the World Economic Forum by any person holding office, or any employee of any level of government as we do not believe any globalist organization holds the best interests of Albertans.   

 

     c)  Health Care

 

     Health care is a major concern for Albertans.  We believe that the best health system for the people of Alberta will be through the implementation of both public and private health care services to meet the needs of all Albertans, as well as providing the best qualified medical staff and services to the people.  We will not enter into agreements with the World Health Organization or any organization that threatens to usurp control from the people of Alberta and thereby would threaten the sovereignty of our citizens.

 

     d)  Education

 

     We believe the public should have choices in determining their child’s education with regards to private, public or home education.  Our party believes that many issues can be addressed successfully within the education system from classroom size, to ensuring that students are taught to be critical thinkers.  Identity politics will be removed from all classrooms, educators shall be held accountable for their performance and a high baseline level of education shall be implemented.

 

     e)  Justice & Law

 

     The justice system will be recreated, and Alberta will implement its own Criminal Code, with counties and municipalities enacting local laws.  We do not believe that judges should have the power to rewrite laws that have been enacted by duly elected representatives of the people.

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     Judges shall be elected, not appointed.  This will protect Albertans from judges that are appointed based on their political ideologies.  We will transition from the current Common Law system to a Civil Law system so that all Albertans will know the standard by which they will be judged.  Judges that do not abide by a Code of Conduct determined by the elected representatives of the people of Alberta shall be removed from the bench.

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     The current court system will be reorganized into three courts; the District Court, the Superior Court, and the Supreme Court.  Superior Courts shall sit in the major centers with the Supreme Court sitting in the Capitol.

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     There shall be a new national police force created that shall be responsible for the policing of our nation.

A new correctional system shall be created with the goal to rehabilitate minor offenders and to ensure violent offenders remain incarcerated.

 

     f)  Military

 

     Alberta shall create the Alberta Defence Force to defend our nation and to serve in times of natural disasters.  During the transitional period Alberta shall negotiate with the United States or other nations to assist in the defence of Albertans against any nation posing a direct military threat to Alberta.

 

     g)  Foreign Relations

 

     We believe it is important to become the best possible ally to nations that respect our interests, lifestyle, customs, and beliefs.  Alberta will create the office of the Secretary of State to engage in foreign relations.

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     The Government of a Republic of Alberta shall manage our relationship with other countries to protect and further the interests of Albertans.  We do not believe it is in the best interests of Albertans to become a member state of the United Nations and shall not do so as the UN has demonstrated itself to be a dysfunctional organization where authoritarian countries have more influence than democratic countries.  Many of the member states of the UN Human Rights Council are among the nations that have the highest human rights violations.

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     The Government of the Republic of Alberta shall not endanger Albertans by becoming a member of this organization.  We shall not become a member of any organization that promotes Sustainable Development Goals, the Global Compact on Migrations, and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change that threatens the sovereignty of our Republic.

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     h)  Immigration

 

     We believe that immigration is a privilege, not a right.  Only the best and most qualified individuals that hold compatible values with the values of the people that created the Province of Alberta and will contribute to the growth and economic well being of Alberta shall be permitted to enter and stay as a landed immigrant.  Strict immigration and refugee policies shall be enacted and enforced.  Open border policies shall be constitutionally prohibited.

 

     i)  Trade

 

     We believe international trade is very important to Alberta.  Trade agreements shall be made with countries that do not interfere with the national interests of Alberta and the Government of Alberta shall ensure that our national security is protected from the threat of potentially hostile foreign investors. 

 

     j)  Customs & Border Protection

 

     A new border protection agency, the Alberta Border Protection Agency (ABPA), shall be created which will be responsible for the security of Alberta’s borders.  The ABPA shall also be responsible for customs and excise.

 

     k)  Environment

 

     We believe that a healthy environment must be kept, thus ensuring the health of the nation and to continue to have resources for future generations without interfering in the economic interest of Albertans.  Monitoring and enforcement of the nation’s environment shall be done by and within our own nation through the creation of an Environmental Health Agency.  As a government we shall not participate in any global climate agenda and will protect Albertans from weather modification programs.

 

     l)  Currency and Banking

 

     There shall be a new Alberta Treasury with an Alberta currency created for the people of Alberta.  A determination shall be made by experts on the best currency system to establish for the people of Alberta.  The most stable form of currency determined by experts shall be chosen to create a stable currency for the people of Alberta.  We do not believe that Albertans should be subjected to a digital currency and constitutional protections would be included to prevent government control of the bank accounts of the citizens of Alberta as a method of control.

 

     m)  Elections

 

     Before Alberta transitions fully into a new Republic, a constitution and bill of rights shall be in place.  A new political system shall be created to ensure that all regions of Alberta are represented equally and fairly.  This system shall ensure that the representatives of the people of Alberta have the right to vote in a manner that represents the will of the majority of people in their region and shall not be bound by political party lines.

 

VII.  GOVERNANCE - PRE-TRANSITION TO SOVEREIGNTY

 

A.  Creation of the Ministry of Independence Preparedness

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1. One of the initial steps an Independence Party government shall do is to create a temporary Ministry of Independence Preparedness that shall have as its mandate to bring in the experts needed to create a constitution and bill of rights for Albertans that shall limit government power and spending as well as preparing all government services that will be required as a nation.

 

B.  Alberta as a Community

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     1.  The Government of Alberta shall ensure that all Albertans have equal rights, privileges and responsibilities however, the rights of the majority shall not be infringed upon by the will of special interest groups that bring ideologies that are harmful to the people of Alberta 

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     2.  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, and any other agendas that are destructive to the social and economic fabric of Alberta represent a threat to Albertans and shall be prohibited.

 

     3.  The Government of Alberta recognizes that the nuclear family is the foundation of society and shall ensure that all decisions including health and education regarding minor children shall be the sole responsibility of parents or their legal guardians.

 

     4.  Alberta shall only recognize two genders, male and female.

 

C.  Education

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The Government of Alberta shall:

 

     1.  Ensure that local, democratically elected school boards shall be kept in existence.

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     2.  Ensure that schools are a safe environment for students.

 

     3.  Ensure school choice by upholding the parents right to choose the education setting suited for their child whether it be public, separate, charter, independent, or home education.

 

     4.  Enable parents and students to choose a range of results-oriented core, post secondary, skilled trades, or other educational opportunities.

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     5.  Ensure that a curriculum based on critical thinking with a wide range of skills and competencies that are demanded in the modern workplace are implemented at all educational levels.

 

     6.  Incorporate financial literacy into the education system from K-12.

 

     7.  Ensuring that unhealthy and dangerous political indoctrination by educators is prohibited in any curriculum.

 

     8.  Ensure that transparency and accountability to parents regarding student scholastic outcomes and performance are maintained.

 

     9.  Ensure that freedom of speech and assembly are guaranteed at all publicly funded educational institutions.

 

    10.  Prohibit race-based programs or admissions at any educational institution.

 

    11.  Guarantee that no student shall be required to become a member of any student’s association.

 

    12.  Ensure that any Teacher’s Association or Union and professional bodies are two separate and independent organizations.

 

    13.  Ensure that school administrators are responsible for their schools and will be held accountable through the elected school boards.

 

    14.  Shall guarantee that citizens of Alberta have first choice of post-secondary institutions curriculums over non-citizens.

 

D.  Health

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The Government of Alberta shall:

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     1.  Create a health care system that will focus on preventative health, rather than a costly reactive system while blending public, private, non-profit, and alternative strategies that will give Albertans a world-class health system with an improved quality of life.

 

     2.  Ensure adequate funding for the treatment of patients.

 

     3.  Create a health management structure that supports and prioritizes front-line workers without draining resources to support unnecessary management.

 

     4.  Ensure that gender affirming surgeries shall be made elective, and the cost of such surgery shall be paid for by the individual and not the public.

 

     5.  Support the development of both natural medicine and pharmaceutical research thereby  making Alberta a world leader in health.

 

     6.  Improve the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) by expanding their ability to permit EMS to assess and treat non-life threatening situations where possible on site.

 

     7.  Ensure that adequate triage processes are implemented in hospitals to ensure EMS personnel are able to quickly return to service in the shortest possible time.

 

     8.  Ensure that senior care in long-term or palliative care is improved, including the necessary pharmaceutical or natural health products or services are provided as required.

 

     9.  Ensure that the government of Alberta shall not adopt any form of assisted suicide for Albertans.

 

    10.  Ensure that any invasive medical procedure on minor children must have the consent of the parent(s) or legal guardian.

 

    11.  Ensure that Alberta physicians are free from undue third-party influence so they are not compelled or prohibited from prescribing treatments using their best judgment.

 

    12.  Protection of a medical practitioner’s right to research, speak, and write their medical opinions for public consumption without fear of having their licenses threatened, revoked, or facing any other sanctions. 

 

    13.  Constitutionally protect the individual’s right to informed consent for any medical procedure.

 

    14.  Ensure an individual’s right to privacy and confidentiality of health care information.

 

E.  Justice​

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The Government of Alberta shall:

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     1.  Begin the process of transitioning from a common-law system of justice to a civil-law system of justice that will guarantee equal rights and will set a standard whereby citizens will understand the standard by which they will be judged when before the courts.

 

     2.  Begin the process of transitioning to an elected judiciary, not an appointed one.

 

     3.  Create an Alberta Criminal Code.

 

     4.  Ensuring that dangerous, violent and repeat offenders shall not receive bail before trial so that the law-abiding citizens of Alberta shall be protected from harm and further victimization.

 

     5.  Ensure that offenders of all ages, except those deemed too violent or dangerous to be released are placed into programs where they can learn and prove they will become useful, productive, law-abiding citizens in Alberta when released.

 

     6.  Support alternative dispute resolutions for minor offences.

 

     7.  Establish a more effective court system for non-criminal offences.

 

     8.  Ensure a provision is included in the constitution that strips convicted criminals of the right to vote.

 

     9.  Establish similar rules of evidence and burden of proof for Human Rights Tribunals as those within the criminal courts.

 

    10.  Establish a Provincial Police Force to replace any Canadian federal policing services that shall become an Alberta National Police upon independence.

 

F.  Rights

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The Government of Alberta shall:

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     1.  Ensure that the right of free speech, peaceful assembly, property rights, freedom of religion, parental rights, medical choice, mobility, self-defence, and firearm rights are included in a Provincial Constitution.

 

     2.  Include freedom from excessive taxation in the Provincial Constitution.

 

     3.  Amend all provincial laws to ensure they do not contravene the rights afforded Albertans in a Provincial Constitution.

 

     4.  Include a Digital Bill of Rights in the new constitution to protect privacy rights, freedom of expression and access to information without censorship or unlawful surveillance, transparency of digital services, and the rights to ownership of personal data.

 

G.  Immigration

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The Government of Alberta shall:

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     1.  Only accept immigrants from nations that hold compatible values to those of Albertans.

 

     2.  Only accept immigrants who can prove they are capable of entering a skilled workforce and can contribute to the Alberta economy.

 

     3.  Immigrants that commit criminal offences after admission to Alberta shall be deported from Alberta after a conviction for a first offence.