in World News 51st state? Canadian province ‘fed up’ with Trudeau, some seek to join U.S.
By Madison Colombo, Fox News
‘There’s literally hundreds of Albertans that are reaching out and volunteering to join our delegation’
A Canadian lawyer is leading efforts to explore the possibility of Alberta joining the United States, as President Donald Trump continues to push for closer ties with Canada’s energy-rich province.
“There’s literally hundreds of Albertans that are reaching out and volunteering to join our delegation,” Jeffrey Rath said on “Fox & Friends” Thursday.
Rath and a small group of Albertans are planning to travel to Washington, D.C., to discuss potential pathways for Alberta, including independence with economic ties to the U.S., territorial status, or full statehood.
He believes the movement will gain traction as dissatisfaction with Canada’s federal leadership grows.
“It’s a steering committee of people that are looking to come to Washington on an exploratory basis and meet with a representative appointed by President Trump,” Rath explained.
“To explore the benefits of either Alberta becoming an independent sovereign nation with economic union to the United States, becoming a U.S. territory, or pursuing full statehood.”
Rath argues that Alberta, home to 4.9 million people and a major hub for oil, manufacturing, and construction, has little in common with Canada’s political elite.
“They’ve completely lost their way,” he said, criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration.