Alberta Separation Could Cost Up to $170 Billion Over Five Years

A report from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy estimates that Alberta's separation from Canada could cost up to $170 billion over five years.

The report, commissioned by the Alberta government in June, considers two possible scenarios: a smooth exit and a difficult one.

In the short term, a separation would cause significant economic disruption for Albertans, with costs ranging between $50 billion and $170 billion over a five-year period.

The report also suggests that an independent Alberta could be more dependent on shipping its oil through the United States, which may take advantage of the province's lack of other options.