Western Independence Party

[citation needed] The WIP should not be confused with the Confederation of Regions Party, which sought greater autonomy for western Canada, but not full independence.

Marshall had run for the leadership of the provincial WCC in 1984, losing to future Reform Party Member of Parliament Jack Ramsay of Camrose, Alberta.

Also at the founding convention, the party adopted the "West Canada Flag" which was designed by Dexter Dombro and was chosen from a field of eight other entries.

The AIP is experiencing a revival and strives to run candidates in the 2019 provincial election and form party status.

It continues to be an active party under the leadership of Dana Arnason, but does not intend to nominate candidates in federal elections.