Could Alberta Really Afford to Separate from Canada?
What would Alberta gain by leaving Canada – and what could it lose?
As calls for Alberta independence gain attention, former Alberta premier Jason Kenney and economist Charles St-Arnaud join Michael Hainsworth to examine the economic, political and practical consequences of separation.
From Alberta’s history of Western alienation and economic frustration to trade access, currency, federal debt and investment uncertainty, the discussion explores what independence could mean for Albertans – and whether greater provincial autonomy and reforms within Canada offer a more workable path forward.
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