The Alberta Prosperity Project, in conjunction with the group Stay Free Alberta, is at the forefront of a referendum initiative aiming to assess Alberta’s future within Canada. This weekend, they plan to hold an event in Yuma, Arizona, targeted specifically toward Albertans who are spending the winter in the U.S. This initiative seeks to gather signatures from expatriates to support the campaign for a referendum. The mobilization includes promotional strategies that invite attendees to bring proof of their Alberta residency, thereby reinforcing the connection to their home province while they are away.

The event will feature a local venue decorated to reflect both Alberta and Arizona, aiming to resonate with the audience's identity as winter residents. The campaign appears to leverage both social media and local gatherings to gain traction and encourage participation, indicating the group's strategy of making the petition accessible even to those far from Alberta. Given the unique geographical approach of collecting signatures in Arizona, the campaign potentially highlights the sentiments of Albertans who may feel disconnected from provincial developments while living abroad.

This initiative reflects a broader context of regional sentiment in Alberta regarding autonomy and governance. It raises questions about how out-of-province residents influence local politics and the measures taken by groups advocating for separatist sentiment. The results of this campaign could have significant implications for Alberta’s political landscape and its relationship within Canada, especially as interest in provincial autonomy continues to grow among certain segments of the population.