Taxation Model: No PST + No State Income Tax = ?
Alberta has no PST. Texas has no state income tax. What does optimal taxation look like for South Alberta? Oil royalties subsidizing income tax elimination proposal.
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Firearms Policy Harmonization
Alberta long rifles meet Texas... Texas. How do we harmonize firearms regulations? Discussion on licensing, storage requirements, and constitutional considerations.
Calgary Stampede / Houston Rodeo Reciprocal Passes
Cultural exchange program proposal: annual pass holders get reciprocal access. Combined cattle industry global dominance discussion.
Wexit + Texit = Lateral Move Coalition
Not separation - reorganization. Discussion on the political alignment between Western Canadian and Texas independence movements.
Independent Hockey League Formation
No NHL needed. Year-round playoffs. Discussion on forming the South Alberta Hockey League (SAHL) with teams from both regions.
Pipeline Management: Start to Finish Under One Jurisdiction
The ultimate pipeline simplification - when one jurisdiction controls both the start and end points. Discussion on energy infrastructure.
Currency and Economic Integration
CAD or USD? A new South Alberta Dollar? Discussion on economic integration, trade agreements, and monetary policy.
Capital City Selection
Where should the capital of South Alberta be located? Edmonton? Austin? Calgary? Houston? A new purpose-built city on the border?
Official Dish Referendum: BBQ Brisket Poutine
The people must decide. BBQ Brisket Poutine has been proposed as the official dish of South Alberta. Vote and discuss alternatives.
DAVOS World Economic Forum - Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a forceful speech Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on the “new world order” and how middle powers like Canada can benefit by working together.