Canada News » Alberta News Canada » Alberta » Commerce: Fringe to Mainstream: The Movement to Split Alberta From Canada Gets Its Moment
In October, Albertans will get to say if they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to leave. Will it settle the matter, or deepen the rift?
News Canada » Alberta » Commerce: Alberta separatism starting to overshadow economic progress: Edmonton Chamber CEO
Former Conservative provincial cabinet minister Doug Griffiths is president of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, the largest chamber of commerce in Alberta and one of the top five in Canada. Griffiths ...
News Canada » Alberta » Commerce: 'Que-Berta': Alberta, Quebec premiers eye co-operation on economy, autonomy
QUÉBEC — The premiers of Alberta and Quebec say they want to take inspiration from each other on how to grow autonomy within Canada.
News Canada » Alberta » Commerce: Alberta to vote on whether to pursue separation referendum
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party government will hold a referendum in October to ask Albertans if they want to remain in Canada, or start the process toward a ...
News Canada » Alberta » Commerce: Alberta separation talk creating business uncertainty, province’s chambers of commerce say
Alberta’s chambers of commerce say talk of the province potentially quitting Confederation is bad for business, with one saying it’s time Premier Danielle Smith’s government move on from blaming ...
News Canada » Alberta » Commerce: Alberta's chambers of commerce say separation talk not helping attract business
EDMONTON — Alberta’s chambers of commerce say talk of the province potentially quitting Confederation is bad for business, with one saying it’s time Premier Danielle Smith’s government move on from ...
News Canada » Alberta » Commerce: Uncertainty over Alberta separation comes at 'exactly the wrong time': business group
CALGARY — Alberta's latest step toward a possible vote on splitting from Canada adds an unwelcome layer of unpredictability in an already shaky global economic landscape, business leaders said Friday.
News Canada » Alberta » Commerce: Carney vows a better Canada after Alberta plans a vote on seeking independence
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he’s determined to build a better Canada after the leader of the country’s oil-rich province of Alberta announced a public vote on whether to move toward ...
News Canada » Alberta » Commerce: EXPLAINER - Alberta separatism: Could Canada face a break-up?
A survey by the Angus Reid Institute found that 60% of respondents would vote against beginning a separation process, while 35% supported it. When asked more directly whether Alberta should remain in ...
News Canada » Alberta » Commerce: Alberta’s chambers of commerce say separation talk not helping attract business
EDMONTON - Alberta’s chambers of commerce say talk of the province potentially quitting Confederation is bad for business, with one saying it’s time Premier Danielle Smith’s government move on from ...