Canadians in oil-rich province explain reason they want to become America's 51st state

Although the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the US is unsettling for many Canadians, there is a growing number of people who believe it could be necessary for the country’s future.

Secessionists in Alberta say they are sick of their oil-rich province subsidizing the rest of the nation.

Approximately 10 percent of Canadians are showing support for this idea, driven by a dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs and a strong backing of Donald Trump, as reported by the Telegraph.

The notion of Canada merging with the US was initially mentioned by the president in jest last year when he humorously referred to former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the ‘Governor’ of Canada.

However he has since triggered a trade war by slapping tariffs on some goods coming across the northern border. 

Amid the growing tariff war, the bubbling secession movement is gaining speed. 

At a recent makeshift ceremony, Alberta local Dan Casselman swore an oath renouncing his allegiance to Canada in favor of the US, citing his fears his home nation is ‘doomed’. 

At the heart of many of so-called 51st Staters gripes is anger over the way they feel Alberta’s oil industry has been both demonized and exploited by liberals.

Secessionists in Alberta say they are sick of their oil-rich province subsidizing the rest of Canada

Secessionists in Alberta say they are sick of their oil-rich province subsidizing the rest of Canada 

The group of 51st Staters are part of the 10 percent of Canadians who would support joining the US

The group of 51st Staters are part of the 10 percent of Canadians who would support joining the US

The province provides 56 percent of all US oil imports and is the richest in Canada with a GDP per capita.

But measures brought in under former Primer Minister Justin Trudeau’s father Pierre Trudeau mean that the $2 billion of profits are redistributed to French speaking Quebec and left-leaning Ontario.

The younger Trudeau also pursued green energy targets at the expense of the oil industry which many Albertans feel is a mistake.

‘All we’re doing is saying we want this, yeah, we accept President Trump’s offer,’ Alberta native Peter Downing told the Telegraph.

‘We want lower taxes. And we want to never pay another dime to Ottawa through “equalization.”‘

Canadians tend to pay more than Americans in tax due to the country’s extensive social services.

Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party which is currently tied with current prime minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, estimates that Canada has lost out on $121 billion due to 15 oil and gas pipelines which were cancelled between 2015 and 2020.

Downing pointed out that by contrast, Trump’s ‘Drill Baby Drill’ approach to oil would boost jobs in Canada.

At the heart of many of so-called 51st Staters gripes is anger over the way they feel Alberta's oil industry has been both demonized and exploited by liberals

At the heart of many of so-called 51st Staters gripes is anger over the way they feel Alberta’s oil industry has been both demonized and exploited by liberals

51st Stater Dab Casselman swore an oath renouncing his loyalty to Canada, which he describes as 'doomed'

51st Stater Dab Casselman swore an oath renouncing his loyalty to Canada, which he describes as ‘doomed’ 

Downing, a self-described ‘Christian nationalist,’ expressed hopes that joining the US would mean Canada adopts stricter immigration laws in line with Trump’s views on the issue. 

Oil worker Chris Hunter, 40,  said that he is considering relocating to the US to avoid the judgement of liberals who look down on the product of his labor, while still using it.

While he doesn’t support secession, he is attracted by Trump’s policies.

‘He’s a businessman and so am I,’ Hunter explained, adding that if Trump took over he would reconsider moving.

Other 51st Staters expressed frustration with the structure of the Canadian parliament, which lacks the same checks and balances as the US Senate.

Former police officer James Goransrud said Canada’s politician-appointed upper house meant that Trudeau had been allowed to become ‘a dictator’ and impose much-loathed carbon taxes.

‘It’s taxation without representation, and historically that’s a problem, right?’ he said.

He also fumed about the country’s crumbling health service, which although free to use, has extremely long wait times. 

Ryan Hemsley from Vancouver, is one of many Canadians who would like their country to join the US. He described his home country as a place where ambition goes to die.

Ryan Hemsley from Vancouver, is one of many Canadians who would like their country to join the US. He described his home country as a place where ambition goes to die.

Donald Trump floated the idea of Canada becoming a 51st state last year and trolled the country’s previous leader Justin Trudeau by calling him ‘Governor of Canada’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has so far shot down any idea of Canada becoming part of the US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has so far shot down any idea of Canada becoming part of the US

And it is not just Canadians in Alberta. Ryan Hemsley, from Vancouver, previously described his homeland as where ‘ambition goes to die’.

‘You wake up and survive,’ he told the Free Press. ‘There’s no opportunity for growth. You occasionally go out for dinner with friends, have a good night, but then you go home, sleep, and do it all over again.

‘As much as I love Canada, Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States would rejuvenate me.’

However, Prime Minister Carney has so far conclusively shut down the idea of secession.

‘America is not Canada. And Canada never, ever will be part of America in any way, shape or form,’ he said.

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