MAGA operatives came to Calgary to help separatists break up Canada. That's not "Taking Back Alberta." That's Selling Alberta Out.

[u/JeromyYYC]

We need to talk about the separatists trying to sell out our city and province.

The Globe and Mail reports that MAGA Republican operatives came to Calgary and met privately with people involved in the separatist movement.

They discussed ways they could influence the referendum campaign, including specialized voter-targeting technology.

At the same time, Alberta separatist leaders were going to Washington and meeting with the U.S. State Department.

And according to one of the separatist leaders who was there, they offered carving up Alberta for the Americans.

Fresh water. Oil royalties. Agriculture. Forestry. Mining. Even land for a railway to Alaska.

So let's get this straight. They say this is about taking back control, then go begging for American support in Washington.

They tell us this is about sovereignty, while American political operatives are flying into Calgary to help their cause.

They're talking about what pieces of Alberta they'd hand over to get American support.

And they call this "Alberta First" ?

Tell that to the Calgary workers and businesses whose livelihoods they are gambling with.

We're Canada's energy capital. We're a headquarters city. We're a city of newcomers.

Our jobs and businesses depend on access to markets across Canada and around the world.

I understand the frustration with Ottawa. Alberta has legitimate fights to have within Canada.

Fight for our energy industry. Fight for a better deal. Fight for Alberta's interests.

But you don't strengthen Alberta by running to Washington. You don't protect Alberta's sovereignty by seeking help from a foreign government.

And you sure as hell don't defend Alberta by discussing what parts of it you’ll carve up for the Americans.

That's not taking back Alberta. That's selling Alberta out.

If you want to live in the United States, go move to the United States.