# Alberta Independence and Economic Friction | Edmonton News

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-09-04T11:06:06+00:00
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What if Alberta went solo? A transportation exec warns it wouldn’t be a crash—but a slow, costly grind. Jeff McCaig of Trimac Transportation says businesses would face mountains of new paperwork, duplicated systems, and hidden costs, especially in trucking and aviation. With federal agreements like Canada-U.S. Open Skies suddenly out of reach, Alberta would need to build its own recognized aviation authority—or scramble for temporary deals. The fallout? More friction, less predictability, and a chilling effect on investment—echoing Brexit’s messy reality, not a sudden halt. 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/cf2c6a18b096087e

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