Harris Floats Making Alberta 51st State Amid Trade War with Canada

House Republican Rep. Andy Harris has suggested that if Alberta secedes from Canada, the US should consider making it its 51st state.

Harris made this statement during an interview on Newsmax's National Report, citing Alberta's vast oil reserves as a key reason.

The province is set to vote on October 19 on whether to remain part of Canada or proceed with a binding referendum on independence.

Separatists argue that federal policies imposed from Ottawa have constrained Alberta's energy development and environmental rules affecting pipelines.

Harris praised President Trump for challenging what he described as an 'unlevel playing field' between the US and NATO allies, casting the trade war with Canada as part of this push.