Opinion: Alberta’s economic voice is being heard; don’t silence it
There is nothing better to remind Albertans about the importance of staying in Canada than the blockbuster deal announced this week between Halifax-based Emera and Calgary-based ATCO.
REPORT: Calgary Chamber underscores importance of immigration to Alberta’s economy
Alberta’s ability to develop, attract, and retain workers will be an essential part of meeting the province’s future workforce needs and supporting long-term economic growth.
Opinion: Alberta’s only firing rockets at its own goal if it starts down the path to separation
Deborah Yedlin examines why Alberta separation could put jobs, investment and economic growth at risk, and why Alberta’s future is stronger within Canada.
Explainer: Alberta’s economic advantage: What separation could risk
Alberta enters the separation debate from a position of considerable strength. Alongside its significant natural resource endowment, the province has a skilled and growing workforce, competitive tax environment, strong investment and access to customers across Canada and around the world.
New report from Calgary Chamber unveils high stakes of Alberta separation
A new report by University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe, commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, examines the potential economic implications of Alberta separating from Canada.
REPORT: Alberta’s economy highly exposed to trade; separation poses risk of new trade barriers
As Canadian businesses face growing barriers in key international markets, a recent study by Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary, commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, finds Canada’s internal trade barriers impose significant costs on the national economy – and that Alberta separation would likely exacerbate these barriers.
Opinion: Alberta could score big in global investment, if it doesn’t self-sabotage
Canada — and Alberta — were on the global financial stage earlier this week as investors representing $120 trillion in capital gathered in Toronto for a close-up view of the opportunities represented by the 167 projects outlined in the federal deal book.
Lessons from Quebec: How separatism impacted the economy and business community
What can Alberta learn from Quebec? Explore the economic and business impacts of decades of separatism debates.
A border is not a trade strategy: Removing barriers without creating new ones
Examining why removing internal trade barriers, not creating new borders, is the smarter path for economic growth and prosperity.
Following the Money: Equalization and Alberta Separatism
A fact-based look at equalization, Alberta’s contributions, and why the program is central to separatism debates.
Lessons from Brexit: The economic risks of using referendums to send a message
What can Alberta learn from Brexit? Explore how constitutional uncertainty affected investment, business confidence, and growth.
Alberta Separatism: Economic and business perspectives
Research on how Alberta separation could affect investment, trade, jobs, and business confidence, based on surveys and economic analysis.
Statement: Calgary Chamber deeply concerned by prospect of Alberta leaving Canada
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is deeply concerned by the announcement that a separation question will appear on the Fall 2026 referendum ballot.
