Trevor Tombe: A separate Alberta would be a poorer Alberta
“It is true that the federal government raises more in revenues from Alberta-based taxpayers than it spends in the province on programs. In 2023, the gap was roughly $14.5 billion. But an independent Alberta’s finances would be anything but secure.”
The Deep Dive: Alberta Separatism Estimated Price Tag: $300B Plus $67B Annually
Former Alberta finance senior manager Lennie Kaplan calculates the price of independence at $299.4 billion in transition and start-up costs, plus $67.3 billion in annual expenses.
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