The Critical Compass

In this interview with Alberta Prosperity Project/Stay Free Alberta founder and president Mitch Sylvester, we debrief the recent petition campaign for Alberta independence, discuss the political landscape and strategies for the coming months, and share insights on expected challenges, the importance of grassroots coordination, and the real potential for a successful referendum on independence. Fol...

Tanya Clemens is a farmer, teacher and Alberta independence advocate. In this full interview, Tanya explains how she finds herself at the forefront of a grassroots citizen advocacy campaign, how her rural upbringing shaped and informed her thoughts on independence, and how one-on-one conversations, engaging the "middle third", and overcoming fear through education is what will ultimately...

Fergus Hodgson is a modern day Renaissance man, with degrees in finance, economics, and political science. He is an author, publisher, a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, and founder of Econ Americas LLC, a financial consultancy devoted to alternative investments, stakeholder management, and jurisdictional arbitrage. In our full interview, Fergus makes a holistic argument for Alberta indep...

In this in-depth interview, Michael Wagner, a seasoned researcher and author, shares the history and evolution of the Alberta independence movement, from Alberta's birth as a province, to the energy crisis, all the way to the present day. Watch to learn more about the impact of the National Energy Program, the role of political parties like Reform and WCC, and the influence of constitutional c...

Matthew Rowley is a pastor at Cremona Country Fellowship, a historical theologian, and a conservative political speaker with deep knowledge of Canadian history in the context of the British monarchy. He has a PhD in Historical Theology from McMaster Divinity College, with a particular focus in Political Theology. He is President of TLI Canada, a Christian missionary teaching organization, and Rene...

For over 14 years, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) has defended Canadians' rights to free expression, religion, and bodily autonomy. In this interview, we chat with returning guest and JCCF President and Founder John Carpay about the history and role of the CRTC, what exactly "Canadian content" means, and the dystopian future Canadians have in store unless they...

Leighton Grey is an Alberta-based lawyer, residential school truth advocate, & host of the Grey Matter Podcast. In this full length interview, we chat about a number of issues related to the history of Canada, the growing Alberta independence movement and where indigenous Albertans find themselves in that discussion, and how we must remember the importance of our historical Christian roots if...

We were thrilled to have our friend Marty back on the show to get into the nitty gritty of the good, the bad, and the ugly of the signature collection process of the citizen's initiative petition for Alberta independence. Link to the video: https://x.com/Martyupnorth/status/2031520475944513865Link to suspected fed: https://x.com/Martyupnorth/status/203152647709181178400:00 Introduction to the...

Dennis Kalma is a retired corporate executive who has spent the last several years assisting behind the scenes in the Alberta independence movement. In our full discussion, Dennis and the boys discuss his work as the principle author of The Value of Freedom document, the primary issues currently plaguing Canada, and how rethinking indigenous relations will be key to a successful independent Albert...

The Holmes Sisters are 2 out of a tight-knit family of 7 whose goal is to educate and encourage attentive thinking in a society of decadence. We met them at the UCP Youth Debate in 2024 and were thrilled to run into them again at The Big Four event in Calgary in January. They are active in the Alberta independence movement, bringing a youthful vigour and important perspective to the table, and we...

Jon from Alberta is an Albertan patriot and street interviewer who is putting in the legwork (literally) to help spread the message of Alberta independence and showing that genuine, good faith conversation IS possible even with contentious issues like provincial separation. Save the date for the Alberta Independence Convoy! https://x.com/thecritcomp/status/2023574402810679333Subscribe to Jon on Yo...

Kathy Flett is an Alberta patriot, speaker, writer, and community organizer pursuing the cause of Alberta independence. In our full interview, Kathy explains how she got to where she is today, gives a comprehensive history of the problems and misconceptions about Alberta in confederation, and the importance of women engaging women, their communities, and the broader public square in this discussio...

Nadine Wellwood is Chartered Investment Manager, author of the #1 Best Seller Alberta Rising: A Principled Vision for a Sovereign and Free Nation, and an advocate for common sense policies that put Albertans first. In this 1.5hr deep dive discussion, we cover a number of topics from the case for Alberta independence, why the economics of this movement make sense, and how to use lessons of history...

We are always thrilled to have our friend Marty Belanger (martyupnorth) join us again on the podcast, this time for another analysis of a United Conservative Party of Alberta annual general meeting and the latest on Alberta independence. We hit the major points from the event, as well as get his insight on some national developments and updates from deep within the Alberta independence movement. M...

Keith Wilson is an Alberta-based constitutional lawyer who has a long history working tirelessly across the country as an advocate for freedom and property rights. Keith joined us today to talk about some major developments in the fight for Alberta independence: Bill 14, and Justice Feasby's decision on the constitutionality of the APP's proposed referendum question under the Citizen Initi...

In this short documentary, "Alberta First: Inside the 2025 UCP AGM", Mike and James explore the competing visions between separatists and federalists at the 2025 UCP AGM in Edmonton, Alberta. Featuring footage from the main stage of Danielle Smith and her cabinet, and exclusive interviews with major figures in the Alberta independence movement like Jeff Rath, Jason Lavigne, and Nadine We...

Tim Hoven is an organic regenerative rancher and former elected municipal councillor in Clearwater County, Alberta. He is an advocate for the empowerment of rural communities and Alberta independence. In this interview, Tim discusses the current sociopolitical climate of Alberta's rural communities, the impact of changing demographics and modern lifestyles on the agricultural sector, and the c...

For over 14 years, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) has defended Canadians' rights to free expression, religion, and bodily autonomy. Returning guest John Carpay discusses the Orwellian future that lies ahead for Canada within proposed parliamentary legislation Bills C-2, C-8, and C-9. We also have a broader discussion on the role of religion, community, and education as a...

Dr. Bruce Pardy returns to The Critical Compass Podcast to give us some updates on the Alberta independence movement and information on potential roadblocks about which he has recently written. In this interview, we discuss how the real hurdles are self-inflicted restrictions within Alberta's own legislation, how aboriginal / indigenous treaty rights are indeed negotiable, and how proper commi...

Mike and James debrief and go over some photos and footage taken at the historic I Am Alberta rally at the Alberta legislature grounds on Saturday October 25th, 2025. It was a really fun and heartening event that left us feeling incredibly hopeful about the future of our movement. The Alberta Prosperity Project: https://albertaprosperityproject.com/ Download APP's "The Value of Freedom&qu...

For over 14 years, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) has defended Canadians' rights to free expression, religion, and bodily autonomy. In this full-length interview, founder John Carpay shares insights from some of the JCCF's landmark court cases fighting health mandates and subsequent lockdown harms, transgender ideology's impact on women's prisons and parental rights, and unp...

In this episode, Dr. Dennis Modry, unpacks Alberta’s push for sovereignty. From economic struggles and healthcare challenges to a proposed constitution with robust checks and balances, Dr. Modry outlines why Alberta’s independence could reshape Canada and inspire global change. Learn about the interim constitution, public referendums, and the economic benefits of eliminating personal income tax. D...

We were thrilled to be able to sit down with Bow Valley Credit Union CEO Brett Oland (the "Based Banker" as Mike has dubbed him) to chat about a number of economic and monetary policy issues currently affecting most of the Western world. We discuss inflationary spending, how immigration and social policy artificially drives up costs of living, the scourge of UBI and CBDCs, and what our m...

Mike & James discuss their observations from their attendance at two recent events in Edmonton centred around the growing Alberta independence movement: the August 12th presentation by the Alberta Prosperity Project and the August 14th AlbertaNext panel hosted by Danielle Smith. We compare and contrast the demographics of the two events, the differences in the levels of heightened emotion vs....

Jeff Rath is an Alberta lawyer specializing in Aboriginal treaty rights and environmental law, and has successfully represented indigenous groups as Lead Counsel at the level of the Supreme Court of Canada. He is Lead Counsel of the Alberta Prosperity Project and a staunch advocate of Alberta independence. In this long-form interview with Jeff, we had the pleasure of discussing a broad range of im...