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With ailments arising from this economic dependence, the notion of Alberta—alongside other Western provinces—aligning more closely with the United States has surfaced. Former President Donald Trump’s offer to extend statehood to Canada’s western provinces may sound both alluring and alarming. Many wonder what such a shift might mean for Alberta, especially as trade tensions and tariffs loom on the horizon. The prospect of Alberta becoming the 51st state fuels discussions around autonomy, economic rejuvenation, and a new identity.