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When Quebec Walks Away in Broad Daylight (and Alberta Gets the Blame)
~Scott Ede ~ Alberta Son
Quebec just voted to strip the word Canada from its own constitution. No referendum. No outrage from Ottawa. No fiery headlines about “national unity.” Just polite applause and a shrug.
Meanwhile, Alberta so much as whispers about fairness, and the entire federal establishment acts like we’re setting fire to the flag. The irony would be funny if it weren’t so predictable.
Quebec’s Quiet Divorce Papers
This week, Quebec’s National Assembly passed Bill 1 – The Constitution of Quebec Act, 2025. It folds together their provincial human-rights charter, French-language laws, and other key statutes into a single “foundational” constitution. On paper it sounds procedural. In reality, it’s symbolic dynamite.
Bill 1 defines Quebec as a nation and declares French its only official language. It erases nearly every mention of Canada. It calls this new Quebec constitution the “supreme law of the province.”
Legally, Quebec still sits inside Canada’s Constitution. But politically? This is a province writing its own rulebook and setting it beside Ottawa’s. A declaration that Quebec’s loyalty is to Quebec — not to the federation.
Ottawa’s Double Standard
If Alberta ever tabled something half as bold, the federal government would lose its mind. There’d be national-unity summits, emergency cabinet meetings, and probably a CBC documentary series about “Western extremism.”
But when Quebec does it? Ottawa stays quiet. Politely “respects the decision.” Maybe even admires the confidence.
That’s the double standard baked into Confederation. Quebec flexes — it’s “culture.” Alberta questions — it’s “division.” Quebec negotiates from strength. Alberta gets told to behave.
What This Means for Canada
Let’s stop pretending this country is unified. It isn’t. It’s a patchwork of provinces all pulling in different directions, each tired of Ottawa for its own reasons.
Quebec is openly codifying autonomy. B.C. is taxing Alberta’s energy while blocking Alberta’s pipelines. The Atlantic provinces rely on equalization to stay afloat. And Alberta — the engine room of the whole operation — keeps getting told to shut up and pay up.
Bill 1 doesn’t officially break Canada apart, but it shows how fragile this country has become. Quebec didn’t need a referendum to start walking away. It just rewrote its laws and dared Ottawa to say something.
Alberta’s Turn to Be Honest
So when critics accuse Alberta of “fracturing the country,” maybe they should look east. Alberta didn’t start this divide — it’s just been honest enough to say it out loud.
Alberta wants the same thing Quebec already takes for granted: the right to make our own decisions, control our own resources, and be treated like equals, not like a colony with pipelines.
Ottawa spends recklessly, punishes productivity, and calls it fairness. Quebec quietly replaces “Canada” with “Quebec” in its constitution — and somehow we’re the problem?
The Reality
Canada is already fractured. It’s just that some provinces are smart enough to prepare for what comes next. Quebec’s move isn’t just symbolism — it’s preparation. A constitutional safety net for the day Ottawa finally runs out of goodwill or cash.
Maybe it’s time Alberta stopped apologizing for wanting the same independence of thought and control of destiny.
Because if Quebec can do it in broad daylight — and get away with it — Alberta can certainly start writing its own future too.
I’m for complete autonomy.
~Scott Ede ~ Alberta Son"