Separation could cost Alberta up to $170B: independent report

Alberta separation could cost up to $170-billion over first five years, report estimates

Secession could also lead to significant economic disruption, province-commissioned report says

Alberta separation could cost $170 billion in first 5 years: report

A report on Alberta’s separation from Canada finds establishing a new country would cost several tens of billions of dollars and as much as $170 billion in the first five years. However, the report also shows some long term benefits for Albertans. In addressing the report, the province says in a news release “the short-term […]

Alberta report pegs cost of separation at up to $170 billion

A report commissioned by the Alberta government estimates separating from Canada could cost between $50 billion and $170 billion over the first five years.

Establishing independent Alberta would be costly, unpredictable: government-commissioned report

Alberta’s separation from Canada would be costly in the short term and highly unpredictable in the long term, a new report from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy released Wednesday says.

Alberta government report pegs cost of separation at up to $170 billion over 5 years

On Oct. 19, Albertans will vote on whether they want to remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.

CP Alberta report pegs cost of separation at up to $170 billion

EDMONTON — A report commissioned by the Alberta government estimates separating from Canada could cost between $50 billion and $170 billion over the first five years. More coming. The Canadian Press