Alberta separation talks affecting business confidence, survey finds

Ongoing discussions about Alberta’s potential separation from Canada are significantly impacting Calgary’s business community, with 28% of businesses reporting negative effects, according to a recent Calgary Chamber of Commerce survey. More than half of respondents believe these discussions are harming the provincial economy, leading to concerns about recession risks, reduced investment, and talent loss. Business leaders, including ATCO’s CEO Nancy Southern, express worry that the separatism debate is creating an unhelpful investment climate.

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