Every Albertan deserves a voice in answering this question.
The law allows it. The moment demands it. The choice belongs to us.
For decades, Alberta has operated under federal frameworks that many Albertans believe no longer serve our interests. A provincial constitution would not, by itself, separate Alberta from Canada. It would give Albertans a clearer voice in defining how we govern ourselves.
The Constitution Act, 1867 assigns specific powers to provinces (Sections 92, 92A, 95). A provincial constitution can clarify and entrench Alberta's exercise of those powers, reducing legal ambiguity when federal policies intrude.
A provincial constitution drafted and ratified through public engagement reflects the direct consent of Albertans. The legitimacy comes from the people, not from any single politician or party.
Whether Alberta's future lies within a reformed Confederation or beyond it, clear constitutional foundations protect Albertans during periods of political uncertainty. Prudent planning, not predetermined outcome.
This project does not presuppose any specific outcome. It exists to give Albertans the tools, the information, and the voice required to shape that outcome together.
The legal authority for Alberta to consider, draft, and adopt its own constitution already exists. These three pillars of Canadian law establish what is possible.
Section 45 grants each provincial legislature exclusive authority to amend its own provincial constitution. No federal approval is required for matters within provincial jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court held unanimously that a clear majority on a clear question creates a binding constitutional obligation on all parties to negotiate in good faith.
Federal refusal to negotiate in good faith would undermine the legitimacy of the refusing party (Paras. 155 to 156).
Federal legislation giving effect to the Secession Reference. It explicitly affirms the right of every province to consult its population by referendum.
No one person should decide what a provincial constitution contains. These are some of the questions Albertans will need to wrestle with together.
Citizens, scholars, and policy thinkers have begun proposing what a provincial constitution might address. These are not adopted positions. They are examples offered here to spark your own thinking.
Constitutional tools that allow citizens to recall elected officials, initiate legislation through petition, and trigger public referenda on major questions.
Provisions that would constrain government spending, require balanced budgets over defined periods, and protect against unsustainable debt accumulation.
Strengthened protection for the right to own, use, and enjoy property, with explicit recognition of Alberta's jurisdiction over natural resources under Section 92A of the Constitution Act, 1867.
Modernized constitutional protections for online speech, digital privacy, and freedom from mass surveillance. 21st-century rights need 21st-century constitutional language.
Explicit constitutional recognition of parental authority in education, health care, and moral development, alongside protections for freedom of conscience and religious practice.
Mechanisms requiring that major decisions secure both province-wide majorities and majorities across regional districts.
Albertans learn what a provincial constitution is and what Section 45, the Secession Reference, and Clarity Act actually say.
Town halls, citizen assemblies, and public hearings across every region of Alberta.
Constitutional experts, elected representatives, and citizen delegates work on drafts reflecting public input.
Any final document is ratified by the people through a clear referendum, with a clear question, satisfying the Secession Reference and Clarity Act.
Whether you support sovereignty, prefer reform within Confederation, or are still deciding, your perspective matters.
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Town halls, citizen assemblies, regional coordination
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The Constitution Acts, the Secession Reference, and the Clarity Act are freely available online.