Beyond an Alberta Police Force lies another major opportunity waiting to be seized: an Alberta Pension Plan. It is another piece of fruit, ready to be plucked.
Establishing our own plan is a clear provincial right. The transition wouldn’t be difficult; we could either keep the federal administration while segregating and investing our own funds, or go all-in with a completely independent provincial system.
Either route yields immediate economic benefits. Thanks to Alberta’s demographic advantages, we could increase payouts while lowering contribution rates. More importantly, it proves we can manage our own affairs and act like a mature province.
Additionally, it signals to Ottawa and Eastern Canada that Alberta is an equal partner in Confederation, not just a resource to be exploited. If Quebec can successfully run the Quebec Pension Plan, Alberta can do the same.
An Alberta Pension Plan is legal, feasible, beneficial, and a vital assertion of our autonomy.