Constitution FAQ

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Why can't I see the constitution?

You need to be a member and logged into your account to view the various articles of the constitution.

You will either be invited to join, or you will need to request membership. At this time there is no formal process to request membership as we are in the early stages of testing the website.

Because it’s still a draft. It’s vital to the success of the movement that we “do it right”. That means we need the leaders, advocates, and organizations who support the Alberta and Western sovereignty movement to be vetted and to settle on a constitution before making it available for the public to view.

Draft Constitution FAQs

We have compiled some questions that have been asked, or questions we have tried to anticipate that may be asked about this initial draft of the constitution.

They are in no particular order.

Is there a central bank and what currency does the republic use?

No, the Constitution prohibits the establishment of a central bank and the use of fiat currency. Instead, the Republic uses currencies backed by tangible, scarce assets such as gold, silver, or other verifiable reserves. Citizens also have the right to self-custody their wealth, including digital assets like Bitcoin, and the government is barred from seizing or restricting access to these assets without due process.

Yes, the Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms for personal defense, defense of property, and defense against tyranny, while prohibiting weapons of mass destruction and requiring lawful and responsible use.

The government may choose to fund itself through alternative means. These options include usage-based fees (e.g., road tolls, utility charges), tariffs on imported goods, resource royalties from natural resource development, and service-specific charges tied to government services. The government will also establish a National Sovereign Wealth Fund, which invests in tangible assets, and a portion of its returns may be allocated to public expenditures, ensuring a reliable funding source.

The Constitution prohibits the government from running deficits except in emergencies, such as war or natural disasters, and requires any incurred deficits to be resolved within one fiscal year (or three years in emergencies). Failure to comply renders responsible officials ineligible for re-election or reappointment, ensuring accountability.

No, the Constitution does not establish a public education system but provides a framework for it if the government chooses to create a public education system, ensuring it can coexist with private and alternative education options.

No, the Constitution does not establish a public healthcare system but provides a framework for one if the government chooses to create it, ensuring it can coexist with private healthcare systems to preserve individual choice.

Government officials are held accountable through personal liability for unconstitutional actions, mandatory financial disclosures, term limits, annual constitutional exams, and ineligibility for re-election if deficits or other constitutional violations occur under their oversight.

Government Accountability

  • Public officials are personally liable for unconstitutional actions; taxpayer funds cannot be used to cover settlements or judgements.
  • Mandatory annual constitutional exams for law enforcement and public officials to maintain accountability and ensure adherence to constitutional principles.
  • Officials who oversee unresolved deficits are ineligible for re-election or reappointment.

Taxation

  • Prohibition of income taxes and property taxes on primary residences.
  • The government funds itself through alternative means, including usage-based fees, resource royalties, and the National Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Currency and Economy

  • Prohibition of fiat currency and central banks; all government-issued currency must be backed by tangible, scarce assets like gold or silver.
  • Citizens have the right to self-custody assets, including digital currencies, and the government is barred from seizing these assets without due process.

Healthcare

  • The Constitution does not establish a public healthcare system but provides a framework for coexistence with private healthcare.
  • Prohibition of mandated medical procedures; all medical treatments require informed consent.

Education

  • The Constitution does not mandate a public education system but provides a framework if one is created.
  • Public education must avoid ideological indoctrination, focusing instead on foundational skills and critical thinking.

Right to Bear Arms

  • Guarantees the right to bear arms for personal defense, property defense, and defense against tyranny.
  • Explicit prohibition of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Environmental and Infrastructure Policy

  • Usage-based funding for infrastructure and public services, ensuring those who use specific systems contribute to their maintenance.
  • No constitutional requirement for government-funded infrastructure unless funded through allowable mechanisms.

Term Limits and Oversight

  • Strict two-term limit for public officials in the same office, whether consecutive or not.
  • Mandatory retirement age of 70, with allowances to finish a term if annual cognitive evaluations are passed.

Prohibition of Slavery

  • The Constitution explicitly bans slavery and involuntary servitude, with strong protections against human trafficking and exploitation.

Right to Revolt Against Tyranny

  • Citizens can resist unconstitutional government actions after demonstrating that all peaceful means of redress have been exhausted.

Under the Constitution of the Republic of Western Canada, Bitcoin is not explicitly established as legal tender. However, citizens have the inalienable right to self-custody digital assets like Bitcoin, and the government cannot seize or restrict access to these assets without due process. The Constitution prohibits fiat currency and requires any government-issued currency to be backed by tangible, scarce assets, leaving room for Bitcoin to play a role in the economy but not mandating it as legal tender.

Under the Constitution of the Republic of Western Canada, gold and silver could serve as legal tender if the government chooses to designate them as such. The Constitution mandates that any government-issued currency must be backed by tangible, scarce assets like gold or silver, but it does not explicitly state that these metals will directly serve as legal tender without further government action.