- Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.
- Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.
- Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.
- Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.
Alberta Separation Costs Estimated at $170 Billion by University of Calgary Study
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
The University of Calgary released a report commissioned by the Alberta government detailing the costs of separation from Canada. The report states the minimum cost would be $50 billion over the first five years, potentially topping out at $170 billion, covering infrastructure and Alberta’s share of federal debt. The study presented two scenarios, showing that in the short term, the overall economy might be 2.2 per cent lower, but in the long term, it could be 3.4 per cent higher.
Why it matters
The study outlines the massive financial and logistical changes required for Alberta to become independent, including managing public services, trade, and taxes. The findings detail significant shifts in national debt and potential wage changes depending on the separation scenario.
Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.
Who's involved
- AlbertaThe province considering separation from Canada.
- Danielle SmithPremier of Alberta, who commissioned the report.
- University of CalgaryConducted the study on the economic costs of separation.
- Jack MintzA named member of the panel assessing Alberta independence.
- United Conservative PartyThe political party led by Danielle Smith.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind itHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Alberta separation talks are impacting Calgary's housing market and future relocation plans.Sub-event
Economic studies into potential Alberta separation influenced by Brexit and international trade.1 source
- A panel assessed the economic impacts of Alberta independence, while Jack Mintz advised politicians on economic policy.Sub-event
- Danielle Smith appointed a panel to assess the economic impacts of Alberta's independence.Sub-event
- A potential referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada has been raised.Sub-event
Panel assesses economic impacts of breakaway Alberta and independence.1 source
- Several individuals were appointed to advisory panels and commissioned studies regarding Alberta's potential separation from Canada.Sub-event
- Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.Sub-event
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Alberta is exploring separation from Canada and studying the associated costs.1 source
Government of Alberta starts formal study on economic costs of separation from Canada.1 source
Government began studying the financial implications of Alberta's potential separation.1 source
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Alberta is considering leaving Canada, and Premier Danielle Smith estimated the separation costs, which are being studied by the University of Calgary.Also in this story
- Alberta separation talks are impacting Calgary's housing market and future relocation plans.
- A panel assessed the economic impacts of Alberta independence, while Jack Mintz advised politicians on economic policy.
- Danielle Smith appointed a panel to assess the economic impacts of Alberta's independence.
- A potential referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada has been raised.
The entities involved
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Alberta
province of Canada
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Danielle Smith
researcher (ORCID 0000-0001-9211-8863)
- Leaders Doug Ford and Danielle Smith met in Calgary to discuss energy policy, focusing on increasing oil shipments to the BC coast while navigating the ongoing US tariff war.
- Pipeline plans were announced by the governments of Alberta and Ontario, coinciding with Indigenous advocacy across BC and Ontario.
- U.K.
Related events
- The Government of Alberta formalized the wording of the separation question.
- Alberta's referendum on its future is being pressured by the NDP, while Trump threatens US trade disruption.
- Governments across Canada are working from Atlantic to Pacific, while the country faces challenges regarding separation in Alberta.
- Premier Smith outlines decade-long grievances with federal government and faces potential separation referendum.
- The new event notes Alberta's potential separation from Canada and the ongoing transport of goods by Alberta businesses.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- edmontonsun.com
- lethbridgeherald.com
- edmontonsun.com
- edmontonsun.com
- torontosun.com
- okotoksonline.com
- calgaryherald.com
- rabble.ca
- winnipegfreepress.com
- edmontonsun.com
- cbc.ca