Alberta Executives Warn of Investment Risk Ahead of Separation Referendum
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What happened
Executives in Alberta have warned that billions of dollars in investment and economic growth are at risk should the province move toward separation. These warnings come as a secession vote approaches on October 19. While there is little disagreement among executives regarding the separation question, many have remained quiet about the issue.
From theglobeandmail.com
Why it matters
The potential for provincial separation introduces significant geopolitical risk for Alberta businesses. Executives stated that the economic stability of the province is at stake, urging industry leaders to speak out before the referendum.
From theglobeandmail.com
Who's involved
- John WhelanCEO of Imperial Oil
- Martha Hall FindlayDirector at the University of Calgary who comments on Alberta's future direction
- AlbertaProvince of Canada where the economic risk is centered
- Imperial OilCanadian petroleum company whose operational stability is threatened by political uncertainty
- University of CalgaryPublic research university in Calgary whose investment climate may be impacted
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Imperial OilSpeculative
Imperial Oil might face reduced investment and operational stability due to political uncertainty over separation.
- Suncor EnergySpeculative
Suncor Energy could see changes in demand or costs if the political environment in Alberta becomes unstable.
- Cenovus EnergySpeculative
Cenovus Energy may face risks to its long-term investment and regulatory environment.
- University of CalgarySpeculative
The University of Calgary might see its investment climate negatively impacted by uncertainty regarding Alberta's future.
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The entities involved
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John Whelan
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Martha Hall Findlay
lawyer, businesswoman and politician
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Alberta
province of Canada
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