The Calgary Chamber of Commerce warns that the economy could be negatively impacted by a referendum on separation. (Photo: Liser1227 | Dreamstime.com)
Separation vote would harm economy, regardless of result, Calgary chamber says
May 16, 2025 | 11:11 AM
The head of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce says a referendum on separation would inflict economic damage on Alberta and Canada, regardless of the result.
Chamber President and CEO Deborah Yedlin said Friday businesses are not interested in the uncertainty it would cause.
She said companies spend money with the assurance that their investments will pay off years beyond any given election.
Yedlin’s comments come after Atco CEO Nancy Southern said Asian partners have already put off a final investment decision on a hydrogen project in Alberta because of separation talk.
