# Alberta Split Could Cost Businesses | Calgary News

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-09-04T07:07:22+00:00
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What if Alberta went its own way? A top transportation exec warns it wouldn’t be a shutdown, but a massive headache for businesses — think supply chain chaos without the consent of anyone involved. Jeff McCaig, chair of Trimac Transportation, explains how “practical friction” would hit trucking and aviation hardest: extra costs, duplicated rules, and uncertainty that could force companies to hoard inventory and delay investments. Aviation faces even bigger hurdles, needing new federal agreements and certification systems. He draws a stark parallel to Brexit — goods still moved, but bureaucracy and unpredictability drove up costs and pushed investment elsewhere. Separation might not stop trade, but it’ll make doing business far more complicated — and expensive. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f9d89cb8f7457609

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