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Calgary Businesses Suffer Amid Alberta Separation Talks

3/10/2026

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A Calgary Chamber of Commerce survey finds that 28% of Calgary businesses report negative effects from discussions about Alberta's potential separation from Canada.
93% of those affected cite adverse impacts.
Naheed Nenshi, leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP), says the uncertainty surrounding separation is deterring investment and attracting workers.
Jason Kenney, former Alberta Premier, warns that the business community's silence on the issue may be a mistake.

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A Calgary Chamber of Commerce survey finds that 28% of Calgary businesses report negative effects from discussions about Alberta's potential separation from Canada.
93% of those affected cite adverse impacts.
Naheed Nenshi, leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP), says the uncertainty surrounding separation is deterring investment and attracting workers.
Jason Kenney, former Alberta Premier, warns that the business community's silence on the issue may be a mistake.