Mr. Lennox, thank you for this article. I find the subject most disturbing and agree with your recommendation. I do not believe Mr. Rath has any legal standing as an Albertan politician or any other position that gives him any right to discuss succession with a foreign state or entity. A personal opinion uttered or recommended to Albertan people within Alberta is certainly protected by Charter rights. It is absolutely not appropriate.

Mr. Rath’s assertion that China has sway over Ottawa in energy matters is beyond ludicrous. But he has artfully spun this tale to engage with unknown American government officials. I believe he is delusional about Alberta’s prosperity as part of the US, I’m sure once this unification honeymoon is over, American Albertans will receive no further special treatment.

He might want to reference UNCLOS regarding land locked state rights should Alberta become a separate state.