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"This is precisely what I want but the US government is going to have to extend the invitation in order to galvanise the public mind out here."

Won't happen. What might happen is that an invitation would be extended if the Provinces were already independent, but that isn't all that probable, either. The US government won't take any action that would "destabilize" Canada. The provinces will have to initiate the statehood process (unless things get really bad, such as in a civil war or total collapse of the Canadian government).

What about local action, like a media blitz in the western provinces, done by Canadians who live there, with letters to the editor of your regional papers, bulk mailings, rallies and so on, to promote public awareness of the possibility? I think you would have to state right out that the first move would be up to the people of the provinces in question. A concerted letter writing campaign to the politicians in your province might at least get the question on the table.

Just think of the benefits - direct representation, in Washington, no work visas for the US, no tariffs, lower taxes, more local autonomy on things like guns. Of course, you would have to give up your "world class" state-provided universal health care...