The spectre of Alberta separatism might actually be good for Canada’s economy

The spectre of Alberta separatism might actually be good for Canada’s economy

The threat could make development of energy and resource infrastructure investments more likely, raising prosperity but also carbon emissions

Albertans’ Economic Hardship Reflects Provincial Policy Choices, not “Attacks” by the Rest of Canada - Centre for Future Work

In this commentary, originally published in the Toronto Star, Centre for Future Work Director Jim Stanford rebuts claims that the living standards of Albertans have been harmed by “attacks” on the province’s oil industry (as claimed by Conservative leaders Andrew Scheer and Pierre Poilievre). In fact, the province’s oil output (and the profits of the oil industry) have never been higher. Citing previous research published with the Alberta Federa…

The spectre of Alberta separatism might actually be good for Canadas economy

Christopher Worswick is chair of the economics department at Carleton University. The surprising swing to the Liberals in the most recent federal election has been poorly received by many residents of the Prairies, renewing interest in Western separatism. While separation by a Western province appears unlikely, the move by Premier Danielle Smith in Alberta to make it easier for a citizen-led referendum means that national unity concerns will rem…