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I will definitely be voting against any and everything Daniel smith is proposing. It’s all trying to get albertans to sign on to separation from Canada , Something I totally disagree with.

An "Alberta" approved immigration status? Sorry but I live in the country of Canada. Not the country of Alberta

First of all why is she asking people this? As a leader she should know the issues, and have the answers. Obviously she does not know, and should not be the leader/Premier. So she wants to wait another year to have a survey, and then start working on things? That sounds insane to me. With $60 oil, Danielle states Alberta's debt will skyrocket. Oil is heading to $40 per barrel. That's $50 billion dollars more debt PER YEAR than in 2024. When you add on the costs to finance that , you are looking at maybe $70 Billion deficit per year very soon. That is unstainable for such a small population. Then the separatists want to ad at least a trillion dollar loan, to leave Canada and service that debt. Where is all this massive wealth the separatist spew? Then she wants to wait another year for the people to tell her what to do about it. She is totally insane. Danielle, the worst Premiere in Alberta's history. Another survey, and another year wasted while nothing get's done? Please stop blaming everyone else for Alberta's problems. It is getting tiring. Danielle never says much that is correct. Like her ridiculous CPP rebate cheque. The way she calculated that was totally insane. Today she stated Ai would save Alberta's economy. She may not know it but Ai makes almost no jobs. It also needs massive energy and a good power grid, and Alberta's is ancient. That's why she is just a small time TV show host. Alberta's problems is as always, due to a bad Premiere, and she is the worst of them all. Dec 2025 Employment Insurance Recipients 67,520 UP 21.9% y/y Q3 2025 Net Migration 5,849 Down -86.2% y/y Dec 2025 International Merchandise Exports $15.6B Down -7.4% y/y Where do you see this massive wealth with $40 oil on it's way? Danielle states every 1 dollar the oil goes down equals a Billon dollar deficit. Rath uses $90 per barrel for his insane figures. 2025 prices averaged in high 60's. In the mid 50's now, and almost every oil agency in the world states it will settle around $40. If you add 20 or $30 billion more debt to Alberta's deficit per year, Alberta will die a very fast death. Add on a one trillion dollar loan, and the other costs to pay out Canada. Then add on all the new federal costs Alberta will have to assume. LNG will be over as BC/Canada will never let Alberta use it's plants, ports, and infrastructure to compete with themselves. If Canada does let a a new Alberta use it's existing pipelines, of course they will not subsidize them any more. They will expect to make a profit from them. So let's say they add on $5.00 more per barrel. Using Danielle's math that would add another $5 Billion annually to Alberta's skyrocketing debt every year. Can you explain to me where all this massive wealth that Rath and Wilson preach? Of course there are many other issues like business/jobs leaving. Equalization payments are not really and issue as oil plummets, especially with no LNG Equalization is based on high earnings, as Albertans make more money than everywhere else. If there are no jobs, Alberta may again start to get payments back even. Trump thinks Alberta oil will be good for USA reserves so he can just shut that down for 100 years, so what will that do to Alberta jobs , and deficit. If you ask people how they feel about Rath and Wilson begging for a trillion dollar loan...secured by Alberta's resources... "just to get started" , I wonder what they will say. She thinks Ai will save Alberta LOL AI needs massive cheap energy, and an up to date power grid.. Not strong points for Alberta with an ancient power grid. Ai also produces no jobs. Given the shape of Alberta, thanks to Danielle, I don't think equalization payments will be an issue, going forward. With $40 oil on it's way, Alberta may start getting payments. LNG will be over as BC/Canada will never let Alberta use it's plants, ports, and infrastructure to compete with themselves. If Canada does let a a new Alberta use it's existing pipelines, of course they will not subsidize them any more. They will expect to make a profit from them. So let's say they add on $5.00 more per barrel. Using Danielle's math that would add another $5 Billion annually to Alberta's skyrocketing debt every year. Can you explain to me where all this massive wealth that Rath and Wilson preach? Of course there are many other issues like business/jobs leaving. Equalization payments are not really and issue as oil plummets, especially with no LNG Equalization is based on high earnings, as Albertans make more money than everywhere else. If there are no jobs, Alberta may again start to get payments back even. Trump thinks Alberta oil will be good for USA reserves so he can just shut that down for 100 years, so what will that do to Alberta jobs , and deficit. If you ask people how they feel about Rath and Wilson begging for a trillion dollar loan...secured by Alberta's resources... "just to get started" , I wonder what they will say.

57,000$/year is "middle class"? That's ridiculous.on top of that, Canada needs a serious social infrastructure boost to put a bandaid on the insane immigration numbers of the last 5 years as well.

Be prepared to the outcome that the North American Free Trade Agreement is completely dead and out of touch for at least 5 years! Canada needs to be tough, smart and practical in facing the reality.

I love rules and regulations this is so exciting, we need more rules and regulations. Canada is the best❤

Well done Canada.?.

Canada has become unrecognizable in the last few years. Canada is no longer it used to be, it has become a third world country. Liberals destroyed the country.

Trudeau surrounds himself with Useless Tools! Look at their body language, so uncomfortable and insecure! And Trudeau himself a stupid idiot! Canada will soon face a Catastrophic Economic Collapse of it's own doing! Empty threats will surely backfire!

With you Canada from Britain ❤

Trudeau is a com.inist turd-- he not out PM he doesn't speak for Canada-- he resigned and the liberals are out-- we want an election now

He left out that Canada put tariffs on the USA which the USA responded to with 25% tariffs

UK stands with Canada! ????

Thanks Canada! We know our government is currently sh*t!

I'm personally sorry to every single Canadian.( We The People ) of America don't want this. Since I began working in 1980 at 15 years old I praised all of materials and tools that I bought from your country Canada. All of them still work 45 years later. I hope we can have a great relationship in the future. Lov Kev

I am an American. We support you Canada and all other countries affected by the idiot Trump.

I'm from Russia and I'm proud of Canada.

That’s shocking Canada says they can’t trust America anymore this is a disaster what has trump done

Yeah, i don't believe anything this guy says. He went from tariffs to fentanyl???? I've never heard of Canada stopping the surge of fentanyl. I'm pretty sure it's still a huge problem.

Trudie, get real and take a seat. Its not personal. The game going on is bigger than Canada. Donald is just trying to get you to act on strategic issues. Like getting ready to own the Northwest passage when it thaws over. Lying murderous dictator are no words for your profession, leave that speak to us the layman.\n\nAnd it's actually kinda funny.. Are you steamrolling away this murderous dictator? No, you're expecting Donald to do it. Get some cards before playing. Or join Amnesty International and write a letter.

I'm not sure that will work. The U.S. economy is vastly stronger and more established—just consider the military alone, without even going further. So, if there’s a clear winner, I don’t believe it would be Canada. Canada has been facing economic challenges even before this announcement, though few paid attention. Just look at the streets of Vancouver—set aside the media and propaganda!

French here and I stand for Canada ??

I'm American, I'm with you Canada ??

This man ruined Canada. Pierre Poilievre can't come in soon enough!

I CANT UNDERSTAND AS TO WHY IS TRUMP TRYING TO MESS UP WHOLE WORLD OR HE THINK HE WILL BRING LASAGNA OUT OF THIS MESS?BUT CANADA SHOULD JUST BE RUSSIA'S ALLY QUICKLY AND FAST.JUST INVITE PUTIN

100% tariffs on Teslas. I am American and I stand with Canada and Ukraine

Europe is with You Canada!! maybe you want to join European Union? ? ❤

One word: Resilience. Canada can do it.

Why is it US truckers can only deliver goods loaded in the US to Canada or Mexico? Why is it a driver can take goods loaded in Canada or Mexico and deliver them at multiple points throughout the United States? Why did American truckers support Canadian truckers when Peter Pan Trudeau was jailing Canadians for honking their horns? Why is it American has beens and generals turned media stars always know what's best for the whole damned world when they haven't lived as a ciilian for thirty or forty years? Why is it when there is no war dumb asses all over the world want to start one? Why didn't Europe listen when they were being warned forty years ago to strengthen their NATO members military? How many armed Russian tanks that squared off against American tanks in Berlin in 1961 were made and manufactured in Ukraine? Why is it it's always so hard for lefty socialists claiming to be democrats refuse to accept the change from their worldly liberal socialist big government ideals to a smaller more conservative governent posture around the world? Why do........................................

100% with Canada..............from an Aussie..

First, he backdown from his responsibility, by resigning from the post of Governor... N now he representing 51st state of USA... How on earth he can address Canada....

Sorry Canada, Don't listen to Trump. We love you.

Im from American and im ashamed weve gotten to this...i stand with canada

The difference with Trump getting minerals from Canadian or Ukraine is that he can take the minerals from Ukraine as part of a blackmail deal to get a peace deal, but with no guarantees for providing security for Ukraine. Canada would want to trade the minerals not give them away.

What an impressive speech! Go Canada! ?

My husband and I were both immigrants to Canada, he from S. Africa, I from the UK. I never experienced any discrimination. My busband was diagnosed with late stage bone cancer at 31 years old. The medical care was so good that he lived another 6 mostly happy years. We were supported by the Ontario Health Care system with visiting nurses, even housekeepers and received every help we could possibly need, at no cost to us. I will always be grateful for the love and support we received from Canadian friends, employers and the medical professionals. What a country! I am in Europe now but feel strongly that Canada, the EU, Britain, the wonderful Ukrainians (I know quite a few refugees) and other countries of good will should work together for a better world. We are a family and families support each other in difficult times. Americans welcome when they are ready.

From New Zealand Aotearoa, stay strong Canada, you are in the right and there are many countries around the world that support you

Trudeau is Canada’s biggest waste of space. He has taken the country in the wrong direction.

Donald is behaving as an KGB agent or trying to duplicate what other dictators are doing.\nEU is with Canada and this will only strenghten our cooperation.

From the Philippines ??????, I am one with Canada ....its high time to support your own products and come together to stand up against a bully! ?Dont give up! ????❤

Good on you, Canada! Don't let the scumbag in the Whitehouse bully you around. Screw the MAGAts!

Well done Canada let's hope the rest of the world follows

As an American. I’m with CANADA. Not every American voted for that clown.

Make America Alone Again on its way, thanks to Donald. Support to Canada from France.

Canada is about to become the 51st state. Trudeau crying now ?

Le Canada devrait fabriquer du fentanyl et l’envoyer aux usa ! ?\nCela compensera le manque à gagner de l aluminium

Governor Trudeau and the state of Canada will never learn We Are Not The Same two different economies let the games begin an see who still standing???

Boo, Hiss, Canada. You're not all that. Grow up and pay your fair share.

Clear, plain, simple, and very fair! I am rooting for Canada. Real Americans embrace Canada and are very GRATEFUL to have you as neighbors at the longest international border in the world. Trump is a complete ass.

Folks here are forgetting that Trump is putting Tariffs on Canada because of Trudeau - a far leftist government. If we had a centrist government, this would not have happened.\nLest we never forget that Trudeau couldn't even talk to the Truckers, ceased their property and money illegally. Hopefully, none of us forget what a dictator this criminal is.