We are always thrilled to have our friend Marty Belanger (martyupnorth) join us again on the podcast, this time for another analysis of a United Conservative Party of Alberta annual general meeting and the latest on Alberta independence. We hit the major points from the event, as well as get his insight on some national developments and updates from deep within the Alberta independence movement.Marty Belanger is a 12th generation (1634) Franco-Albertan and retired engineer, known for his sharp political commentary and cultural observations. Follow Marty on X for more, as well as on his YouTube channel for more of his outdoors pursuits:https://x.com/Martyupnorth_2https://www.youtube.com/@Martyupnorth-----00:00 Introduction01:34 AGM Overview and Political Engagement04:00 Nation Building Projects and Economic Concerns06:25 Independence Movements in Alberta08:12 Memorandum of Understanding Analysis10:26 Reactions to the MOU and Political Fallout12:45 The Impact of COP 30 and Climate Ideology16:28 AGM Experience and Keynote Address22:59 Key Themes from the Keynote Address28:52 Discussion on Alberta's Future and Independence30:24 Political Calculations and Leadership Speculations33:19 Alberta's Progress and Policy Debates39:20 Immigration Policies and Public Sentiment43:41 Economic Freedom and Alberta's Unique Position49:37 Engaging the Opposition: Independence Discussions01:02:20 Documenting the Event: Insights and Experiences01:03:23 Elections and Campaign Dynamics01:05:48 Diversity and Representation in Politics01:08:52 The Independence Debate: Perspectives and Polling01:11:45 Referendum Questions: Clarity and Confusion01:21:17 Looking Ahead: Predictions for the Future-----You can watch our 14 min documentary on the 2025 UCP AGM here: "Alberta First: Inside the 2025 UCP AGM"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDfWTuW28BgLearn more & get involved: Visit https://albertaprosperityproject.com to volunteer, join, or pre-register for a referendum on Alberta becoming a sovereign country.#alberta #albertaindependence #abpoli-----https://buymeacoffee.com/criticalcompassFollow us on X: https://x.com/thecritcomp

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Keith Wilson is an Alberta-based constitutional lawyer who has a long history working tirelessly across the country as an advocate for freedom and property rights.

Keith joined us today to talk about some major developments in the fight for Alberta independence: Bill 14, and Justice Feasby's decision on the constitutionality of the APP's proposed referendum question under the Citizen Initiative Act: “Do you agree that Alberta shall become a Sovereign country and cease to be a province of Canada?”

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00:00 Introduction to Alberta's Political Landscape

00:59 Understanding Bill 14 and Its Implications

08:56 The Role of Parliamentary Supremacy

11:48 Judicial Intervention and Its Consequences

17:10 The Impact of Justice Feesby's Decision

25:09 The Case for Alberta Independence

You can watch our 14 min documentary on the 2025 UCP AGM here:

"Alberta First: Inside the 2025 UCP AGM"

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Learn more & get involved: Visit https://albertaprosperityproject.com to volunteer, join, or pre-register for a referendum on Alberta becoming a sovereign country.

#alberta #albertaindependence #abpoli

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In this short documentary, "Alberta First: Inside the 2025 UCP AGM", Mike and James explore the competing visions between separatists and federalists at the 2025 UCP AGM in Edmonton, Alberta. Featuring footage from the main stage of Danielle Smith and her cabinet, and exclusive interviews with major figures in the Alberta independence movement like Jeff Rath, Jason Lavigne, and Nadine Wellwood, we dive into the wins, the controversies, and the questions that still loom large in the wake of perhaps the most consequential AGM in the party's history.

#alberta #albertaindependence #abpoli #documentary

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Tim Hoven is an organic regenerative rancher and former elected municipal councillor in Clearwater County, Alberta. He is an advocate for the empowerment of rural communities and Alberta independence. In this interview, Tim discusses the current sociopolitical climate of Alberta's rural communities, the impact of changing demographics and modern lifestyles on the agricultural sector, and the case for Alberta independence.

#Alberta #albertaindependence #farming #rural

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00:00 Introduction to Tim Hoven and His Background

02:28 The State of Trust in Rural Communities

10:33 Rural Politics vs. Urban Politics

14:55 Community Dynamics and Economic Diversification

16:52 Empowerment in Rural Communities

21:38 Challenges in Modern Agriculture

28:36 The Case for Alberta Independence

36:10 The Future of Alberta and Its Youth

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Tim Hoven is an organic regenerative rancher and former elected municipal councillor in Clearwater County, Alberta. He is an advocate for the empowerment of rural communities and Alberta independence. In this interview, Tim discusses the current sociopolitical climate of Alberta's rural communities, the impact of changing demographics and modern lifestyles on the agricultural sector, and the case for Alberta independence.#Alberta #albertaindependence #farming #rural -----00:00 Introduction to Tim Hoven and His Background02:28 The State of Trust in Rural Communities10:33 Rural Politics vs. Urban Politics14:55 Community Dynamics and Economic Diversification16:52 Empowerment in Rural Communities21:38 Challenges in Modern Agriculture28:36 The Case for Alberta Independence36:10 The Future of Alberta and Its Youth-----https://www.hovenfarms.com/Follow Tim Hoven's writing at timhoven.com-----Follow us on X: https://x.com/thecritcompFollow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheCriticalCompassMedia inquiries: [email protected]

For over 14 years, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) has defended Canadians' rights to free expression, religion, and bodily autonomy. Returning guest John Carpay discusses the Orwellian future that lies ahead for Canada within proposed parliamentary legislation Bills C-2, C-8, and C-9. We also have a broader discussion on the role of religion, community, and education as a bulwark against a propagandistic national media and power-hungry government, and how citizens can engage more fully in the future course of their freedom like Alberta is doing with our quest for independence.-----Bill C-2 "Strong Border Act:": https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/bill/C-2/first-readingBill C-8 "Cybersecurity Act": https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/bill/C-8/first-readingBill C-9 "Combating Hate Act": https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/bill/C-9/first-reading-----00:00 Introduction to the Current State of Canada03:18 Legislative Threats to Freedoms06:00 The Implications of Hate Speech Legislation09:00 Cultural and Political Climate in Canada12:02 The Role of Media and Propaganda15:14 Historical Context and Lessons Learned18:18 The Nature of Rights and Freedoms21:14 The Future of Canadian Society36:43 The Role of Religion and Community in Society41:17 The Impact of Isolation on Mental Health46:50 Challenges in the Education System53:44 Government's Role in Children's Education59:08 Engaging Citizens in Democracy01:06:43 The Path to Alberta's Independence01:11:09 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement#Alberta #independence #cdnpoli #freedomofspeech #freedomofexpression-----See the JCCF's active cases: https://www.jccf.ca/cases/Follow John Carpay and the JCCF on X: https://x.com/JCCFCanadaBuy John's book "Corrupted By Fear" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/h9K7mjfThe Alberta Prosperity Project: https://albertaprosperityproject.com/Download APP's "The Value of Freedom" and more shareable documents: https://albertaprosperityproject.com/resources/-----Follow us on X: https://x.com/thecritcomp

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Dr. Bruce Pardy returns to The Critical Compass Podcast to give us some updates on the Alberta independence movement and information on potential roadblocks about which he has recently written.

In this interview, we discuss how the real hurdles are self-inflicted restrictions within Alberta's own legislation, how aboriginal / indigenous treaty rights are indeed negotiable, and how proper commitment to an independent Alberta means the complete scrapping of group-based rights and crown obligations entirely.

Dr Pardy notes, “The most difficult fight is going to be inside Alberta between Albertans, between those who want a fresh start and those who want to maintain their status in the old order.”

Despite all this, despite the roadblocks and legal challenges, Bruce leaves us on a note of optimism, namely that: This is happening nowhere else in Canada and these difficulties are going to come up. It comes with the territory and these are just bumps in the road. Alberta is still the best shot—for Alberta, for Canada, for all of us. And so we carry on.

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00:00 Alberta Independence Movement Update

03:52 Legal Challenges and the Citizen Initiative Act

06:53 Government's Role in Referendums

09:48 Aboriginal Rights and Independence Referendums

12:53 Negotiating Treaties in an Independent Alberta

16:05 The Role of the Alberta Legislature

21:56 The Complexity of Independence Negotiations

24:52 The Future of Aboriginal Rights28:09 Challenges of Internal Politics

34:02 The System and Corruption38:50 The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect

44:01 The Alberta Independence Referendum Debate

44:01 The Alberta Independence Referendum Debate

46:56 Government's Role in Referendums and Citizen Initiatives

51:02 Political Dynamics and Leadership in Alberta

58:02 Legal Challenges and the Future of Independence

01:01:59 Optimism Amidst Challenges in the Independence Movement

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You can follow Dr. Bruce Pardy on X at: https://x.com/PardyBruce

And in his work as Executive Director of Rights Probe: https://www.rightsprobe.org/

Article: "The Referendum Goose is Cooked" https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/pardy-the-referendum-goose-is-cooked/68605

"Alberta Delcaration of Independence" by Bruce Pardy: https://www.rightsprobe.org/alberta-declaration-of-independence

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Mike and James debrief and go over some photos and footage taken at the historic I Am Alberta rally at the Alberta legislature grounds on Saturday October 25th, 2025. It was a really fun and heartening event that left us feeling incredibly hopeful about the future of our movement.

The Alberta Prosperity Project: https://albertaprosperityproject.com/

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Watch Mocha Bezirgan's excellent reporting on the event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulxE3jEcHGU

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For over 14 years, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) has defended Canadians' rights to free expression, religion, and bodily autonomy. In this full-length interview, founder John Carpay shares insights from some of the JCCF's landmark court cases fighting health mandates and subsequent lockdown harms, transgender ideology's impact on women's prisons and parental rights, and unproven claims of mass unmarked graves. Through the spectre of contentious sociopolitical issues that not many other legal teams would dare touch, the JCCF has grown into a nationwide force of lawyers fighting against the erosion of free speech and freedom of expression in Canada.-----00:00 Teaser01:35 Introduction to the JCCF04:45 The Erosion of Freedoms in Canada08:56 Public Perception of Freedom and Coercion11:40 The Complexity of Rights and Freedoms14:04 The Inversion of Freedom of Expression19:27 The Role of Human Rights Tribunals23:25 The Impact of Ideology on Legal Decisions27:59 The Future of Rights Under Climate Ideology31:39 The Consequences of Lockdowns and Vaccines39:27 The Impact of Isolation on Wellbeing42:49 Judicial Responses and the Influence of Fear44:54 The Moral Divide in Political Discourse50:27 Truth and Reconciliation: A Critical Examination51:46 The Clarity Act and Alberta's Independence Movement1:04:14 John Carpay's Legal Challenges and Reflections#Alberta #independence #cdnpoli #freedomofspeech #freedomofexpression -----See the JCCF's active cases: https://www.jccf.ca/cases/Follow John Carpay and the JCCF on X: https://x.com/JCCFCanadaBuy John's book "Corrupted By Fear" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/h9K7mjfThe Alberta Prosperity Project: https://albertaprosperityproject.com/Download APP's "The Value of Freedom" and more shareable documents: https://albertaprosperityproject.com/resources/-----Follow us on X: https://x.com/thecritcomp

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In this episode, Dr. Dennis Modry, unpacks Alberta’s push for sovereignty. From economic struggles and healthcare challenges to a proposed constitution with robust checks and balances, Dr. Modry outlines why Alberta’s independence could reshape Canada and inspire global change. Learn about the interim constitution, public referendums, and the economic benefits of eliminating personal income tax.

Dr. Dennis Modry is a pioneering heart and lung transplant surgeon who built Western Canada’s first heart and lung transplant program, growing it into the most successful in Canada. Beyond his groundbreaking medical career, he has been a bold advocate for Alberta’s political and economic future, advising successive governments on finance, health care reform, and provincial rights. He is the founding member and chair of the Alberta Prosperity Project / Society.

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00:00 Introduction

01:44 Canada's Economic Health

04:53 Public Perception of Alberta Independence

10:33 The Role of Politicians in Alberta's Independence

16:58 Challenges and Opportunities for Alberta's Sovereignty

19:15 The Global Perspective on Alberta's Independence

26:07 Addressing Ideological Barriers to Independence

31:19 Democracy and Individual Rights

34:24 Crafting a New Constitution for Alberta

40:48 Economic Implications of Sovereignty

45:00 Debating Social Responsibility

48:22 Individualism vs. Collectivism

51:07 The Role of Business in Society

54:50 Inflation and Currency Control

1:00:53 Final Thoughts

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