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WE LOST THE BATTLE, BUT WE DID NOT LOSE THE WAR

A Message to Albertans

Many Albertans took a stand in support of Alberta’s separatist movement and the referendum after years of what they believe has been neglect, misrepresentation, and mistreatment by Ottawa.

Some people may believe these Albertans lost.

They did not lose.

They stood up for their children, their families, and the future of a province they deeply love.

Although the referendum result was not what we wanted or hoped for, I believe we must honestly examine why the movement failed to achieve its objective.

We can blame Ottawa, political interests, unfair representation, or those who benefit from what I consider an abusive relationship between Alberta and the federal government.

But there is another truth we cannot ignore.

In my opinion, the separatist movement also defeated itself.

Personal egos, internal divisions, jealousy, betrayal, irresponsible statements, and unnecessary attacks weakened a movement that should have remained united.

And today, I want to speak openly about what I witnessed.

My Message to Jeffrey Rath

Jeffrey Rath, I have held my tongue for a long time.

I met you several times. We spoke, and I even defended you, both publicly and privately, when others criticized your statements and actions.

But I believe your personal ego and repeated attacks against Premier Danielle Smith contributed significantly to the divisions that damaged this movement.

I remember what happened in 2023, shortly after the AGM, when you began attacking the Premier. From that point forward, I noticed what appeared to me to be a pattern of bitterness, personal confrontation, and unnecessary controversy.

Some of your statements struck me as prejudiced and irresponsible, and I have questioned your attitude toward women.

You have every right to disagree with the Premier and criticize her policies. But there is a difference between legitimate political criticism and turning an important provincial cause into a personal battle.

On Saturday, October 17, I watched you arrive before the event began and move from one media outlet to another seeking interviews.

It gave me the impression that attracting media attention had become more important to you than the movement itself.

I also strongly disagreed with your statements concerning alleged American interference in Alberta, including the controversy surrounding the Big Four event.

To me, these actions created unnecessary distractions when unity was desperately needed.

Jeffrey, you may have a law degree, but education does not automatically make someone a good leader.

Leadership requires humility, wisdom, discipline, and the ability to bring people together.

And in my opinion, you failed to demonstrate those qualities.

Instead of concentrating on Ottawa, you repeatedly turned your attention toward attacking the Premier, the UCP government, and people within our own movement.

You seemed determined to challenge anyone who disagreed with your approach.

I believe this behaviour contributed to the friction involving Mitch Sylvester, Keith Wilson, Tanya Clemens, and others who should have been working together.

You also failed to recognize that Danielle Smith has strong support among many Albertans, including people who share the concerns raised by the separatist movement.

By personally attacking her, you risked alienating the very people whose support we needed.

You cannot build a movement for Alberta by constantly fighting the Albertans you need standing beside you.

Jeffrey, this cause is bigger than you, bigger than me, and bigger than any political leader.

It requires the strength, cooperation, and sacrifices of thousands of Albertans.

But instead of helping lift that burden, I believe your personal battles made it heavier.

You remind me of someone who burns down his own house just to prove there is smoke.

In my opinion, your conduct bears a significant share of responsibility for the fractures within this movement.

I hope you take time to reflect on that.

No individual, regardless of their education, influence, or political ambitions, is bigger than the cause they claim to represent.

You can carry the biggest banner in Alberta, but without people willing to stand beside you and help raise it, that banner means very little.

To My Brother Mitch Sylvester

Mitch, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

You are a friend, a brother, and a proud Albertan who never hesitated to reach out to people from every community.

Muslims, East Indians, Chinese Canadians, and Albertans from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds.

You understood that our province belongs to all of us.

Your message was clear: the future of our children matters, and every Albertan deserves a voice in shaping that future.

I witnessed your dedication, the countless hours you invested, and the difficult situations you faced.

I also know how often you found yourself doing damage control, trying to settle disagreements and repair relationships after unnecessary controversies.

While others were creating divisions, you were trying to build bridges.

Mitch, your efforts did not go unnoticed.

Thank you, my brother. I am proud to know you.

To Tanya Clemens

Tanya, you deserve tremendous respect and appreciation.

You sacrificed your time, energy, personal resources, and countless hours educating Albertans about the beautiful province we call home.

Day after day, you delivered your message with determination, sincerity, and passion.

You spoke from your heart, and your message reached the hearts of many Albertans.

The work you and others put into Let Alberta Decide will not disappear because of one referendum result.

In my eyes, you helped write a chapter of Alberta’s history in golden letters.

Your contribution was remarkable, and I hope you recognize how deeply your efforts were appreciated.

Thank you, Tanya, for everything you have done.

May God bless you.

To Keith Wilson

Keith, I understood your approach and the message you were trying to deliver.

You wanted to be pragmatic and reach everyone, including those who supported separation, those who supported Canada, and those who remained undecided.

You recognized that this debate was not simply about separating from Canada.

It was also about fairness, respect, opportunity, and negotiating a better relationship with Ottawa.

I respect that approach.

Unfortunately, internal friction distracted us from that important message.

My hope is that one day I will see you, Mitch, Tanya, and the others standing together on the same stage, arm in arm, working toward a common purpose.

Our differences should never become more important than the interests of the province we all love.

Keith, God bless you for your dedication and everything you contributed.

To David Parker

David, I want to speak to you directly.

You tried. You made your move. In my opinion, you miscalculated, made mistakes, and ultimately failed to achieve what you wanted.

But failure does not mean your journey is over.

In the political arena, and in the life we have chosen, we cannot simply sit on the sidelines.

Either you are fighting a battle, or you are preparing and training for the next one.

And David, another important political battle lies ahead.

Before the referendum, I repeatedly warned that we did not want to win the referendum only to lose Alberta politically.

We could not afford to achieve one victory while opening the door to an NDP government in 2027.

Now the referendum is behind us, and our attention must turn to the future.

I firmly believe Alberta cannot afford to have Naheed Nenshi and the NDP leading this province.

David, whatever differences we have, we must recognize that personal disagreements cannot become more important than the future of our daughters, our sons, and the generations to come.

To accomplish anything meaningful, we must humble ourselves, acknowledge our mistakes, and be prepared to work together.

There is a time to compete, a time to reflect, and a time to unite.

I believe that time for unity is now.

To Every Albertan Who Stood Up

To every influencer, volunteer, friend, brother, and sister who participated in this movement:

We shared unforgettable moments.

We experienced happiness, frustration, exhaustion, disappointment, and hope.

We spent countless hours travelling, organizing events, meeting people, and standing together for a province we admire and thank God for allowing us to call home.

Brothers and sisters, do not be disappointed.

The referendum may not have delivered the result we wanted, but it opened conversations that many people had avoided for years.

It brought questions about Alberta’s rights, economic interests, political representation, and future relationship with Ottawa into public discussion.

And I believe that was an achievement in itself.

Think about what happened.

When Albertans received greater federal attention, commitments, or assistance, I believe the pressure created by this movement helped make those conversations possible.

When Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed pipelines and Alberta’s interests with the Premier, our movement helped demonstrate why those issues could no longer be ignored.

When Carney spoke about Alberta during Thanksgiving, I believe the growing concerns expressed by Albertans were part of the political pressure surrounding those discussions.

We cannot claim credit for every development, but we should recognize the influence of thousands of people who demanded change.

We helped bring Alberta’s concerns to the table, and I hope Ottawa was listening.

For years, I have described the relationship between Alberta and Ottawa as an abusive relationship.

To me, this referendum was like a 911 call from someone in a household who could no longer tolerate the situation.

It was a cry for help, a demand for respect, and a call for meaningful change.

Now I hope both sides can enter a period of serious dialogue and negotiation.

Perhaps we need what I would call political relationship therapy.

Let us repair what is broken, rebuild trust, and establish a relationship based on fairness and mutual respect.

And if that relationship cannot be repaired, Albertans should continue to have the right to peacefully and democratically discuss their future.

But we must also recognize that our greatest strength will come from repairing the divisions among ourselves.

We need people who are willing to serve something greater than their personal ambitions.

We need maturity, accountability, and cooperation.

Because this movement was never supposed to belong to one person, one organization, or one political personality.

It belongs to the Albertans who believe their province deserves a better future.

Alberta will remain strong and free, regardless of the outcome of this referendum or the challenges that lie ahead.

I believe Alberta was born to be free, regardless of the political chains others may try to place upon it.

To everyone who volunteered, donated, knocked on doors, attended rallies, organized meetings, travelled across the province, or simply stood up to express their beliefs:

Thank you.

Your efforts were not wasted.

Your voices were heard.

And your sacrifices will not be forgotten.

The referendum is behind us, but our responsibility to Alberta remains.

We lost the battle, but we did not lose the war.

Let us learn from yesterday, unite today, and prepare for tomorrow.

May God bless Alberta, its people, its children, and its future, from now until the end of time.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Your brother,

Mahmoud Mourra”

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