There have been many discussions of Alberta separation and independence over the years.
Regardless of one’s opinion on the matter, there are logistical and geographical questions that come up.
Is Alberta considered landlocked?
Alberta and Saskatchewan are both landlocked provinces in Canada.
Alberta is bordered by B.C. on the West, Northwest Territories on the North, Saskatchewan on the East and Montana, U.S.A. on the South.
While there are plenty of lakes and other bodies of water in Alberta, there is no direct access to a coastline or seaport.
Directly importing and exporting by ocean would be impossible.
Some would argue that being geographically landlocked does not necessarily mean politically landlocked.
An Alberta Government could negotiate deals with other governmental bodies, such as provinces and the federal government, for access to ports and roads.
Other logistics, such as air space, could also be negotiated.
Saskatchewan is also landlocked with Alberta bordering on the West, Northwest Territories on the North, Manitoba on the East, and the U.S.A border on the South.
In Summary
- Alberta is geographically landlocked, with no direct access to a coastline or seaport.
- Alberta and Saskatchewan are the only 2 landlocked provinces in Canada.
- If Alberta wanted to operate independently of Canada, the government would have to negotiate access to seaports.
