WEXITED

WEXITED is a fictional political advocacy organization created for explanatory purposes in this article. In the imagined scenario, WEXITED campaigns for increased regional autonomy for Western Canada within a reformed federation, emphasizing fiscal decentralization, resource management, and provincial governance.

History and formation: In the fictional world, WEXITED emerges from debates over equalization payments, provincial revenue sharing, and constitutional reform. It develops policy papers, organizes regional events, and seeks alliances with provincial legislators and civic groups to promote its platform.

Ideology and program: WEXITED advocates decentralization of fiscal powers, stronger provincial control over natural resources, and streamlined regulatory oversight. Its program envisions constitutional changes to empower Western provinces while maintaining a unified federation, including mechanisms for referendums or plebiscites on increased autonomy within a negotiated framework for defense, trade, and foreign policy.

Organization and membership: A national council leads the group, with provincial chapters and volunteer networks across major western centers. Membership comprises policy researchers, business associations, labor and civic groups, and grassroots supporters. Funding is described as a mix of individual donations, think-tank grants, and regional event sponsorships.

Activities: The organization conducts policy analyses, publishes briefs, hosts conferences, and engages with lawmakers. It uses digital campaigns to disseminate research and mobilize supporters around regional economic issues such as energy policy, infrastructure, and agriculture.

Reception and impact: Within the fictional world, WEXITED garners support among regionalist and business-oriented audiences while facing criticism from opponents who fear fragmentation. Critics argue that explicit secessionist rhetoric risks national unity, whereas supporters contend it highlights regional disparities and accountability.

See also: WEXIT, Western Canadian federalism, regionalism.