UCP’s ‘independent advisory panel’ on Alberta secession costs is likely to defend Canada on separatist terms

UCP’s ‘independent advisory panel’ on Alberta secession costs is likely to defend Canada on separatist terms

The “independent advisory panel” named by Alberta’s United Conservative Party (UCP) to look into the “potential economic impacts of secession” illustrates an observation the day before by a prominent Canadian political commentator that too many self-identified federalists are likely to defend Canada on separatist terms. Writing in The Globe and Mail, columnist Andrew Coyne complained that while there is no shortage of volunteers for the role of …

Alberta commissions report on economic impacts of separation

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government has appointed an independent advisory panel and commissioned a report examining the potential economic impacts of Alberta separating from Canada ahead of a proposed referendum vote this fall. The province announced Friday that the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy will conduct an independent analysis examining the estimated costs, risks, economic impacts and potential savings associated with Alberta …

Jack Mintz, chair of panel studying pros and cons of Alberta separation, seems to have made up his mind in favour of secession

The problem with Jack Mintz leading the committee that’s supposedly tasked with determining the pros and cons of Alberta separation is that he already appears to have made up his mind in favour of secession.  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants us Albertans to think Dr. Mintz can help us “know and understand the potential impacts of separating from Canada (Photo: Alberta Government/Flickr). “Albertans need to know and understand the potential …