In a bold move to advance their cause, Alberta separatists are preparing to take their campaign for independence beyond North America, targeting Latin American nations for diplomatic and financial backing. This international strategy follows recent high-level discussions in Washington, D.C., as the movement gains procedural momentum at home with an approved referendum question.
From Washington to Points South: The International Strategy
Jeff Rath, co-founder of the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP), confirmed that after meetings with U.S. State Department officials last week, the next phase involves courting support in Latin America. The goal is to secure international allies and open lines of credit, ensuring Alberta can negotiate its potential exit from Canada "from a position of strength."
Rath, alongside APP CEO Dr. Dennis Modry, met with American officials on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The discussions centered on how the United States could support an independent Alberta, including the possibility of immediate recognition following a successful referendum vote.
"One of the things that we’d like to see is U.S. recognition of Alberta as an independent country immediately upon a successful referendum," Rath stated, echoing previous comments. While no formal agreements were reached, talks also explored commissioning a financial health study through major institutions like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to secure a staggering $500 billion line of credit.
A Critical Victory at Home: The Referendum Path Clears
The push abroad coincides with a significant domestic development. On Monday, December 22, 2025, Elections Alberta approved the APP's proposed referendum question, allowing the group to begin gathering signatures to potentially trigger a provincial vote.
The approved question is direct: "Do you agree that the province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?" This milestone followed months of legal debate over the question's constitutionality, a dispute rendered moot by the provincial government's passage of Bill 14. This legislation greenlights citizen-led initiatives despite potential constitutional concerns.
Potential Backfire and Broader Context
Not all analysts believe seeking American support is a wise tactic. Andrew Hale of the Heritage Foundation cautioned that wooing U.S. backing, particularly from the administration of President Donald Trump, could generate anti-American sentiment within Alberta itself and undermine the separatist cause.
The separatists' activities reflect a long-standing strain of western alienation, but their current strategy is notably international in scope. By seeking financial and political assurances from global powers before a vote even occurs, the APP aims to mitigate the economic risks often associated with independence movements.
As Jeff Rath and his colleagues prepare for their Latin American outreach, the building blocks for a potential independent Alberta are being laid both within the province's borders and far beyond them. The coming months will test whether this dual-track strategy of domestic mobilization and international diplomacy can translate into tangible momentum for one of Canada's most consequential political questions.
