MS408: Increasing Possibility of Alberta Becoming the 51st U.S. State (An analysis based on the p...
This analysis examines the possibility of annexation by the United States, based on the assumption that Alberta, which is currently dissatisfied with the federal government, chooses independence through a referendum—a scenario grounded in the fact that the likelihood of independence has further increased following the amendment of Alberta’s referendum law after the Canadian Liberal Party’s general election victory. As mentioned in the video, a referendum asking for support or opposition to independence becomes possible only if more than 177,000 Albertan residents sign the initiative (previously, 600,000 signatures were required). Independence becomes possible only if a majority votes in favor. If independence is achieved, it is likely that the newly formed nation of Alberta will make a wise decision regarding whether to remain an independent country or become the 51st state of the United States.