# A first look at what Alberta’s separation report reveals

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Published: 2026-09-16T16:20:19+00:00
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## Resource

Adam Legge, one of the key expert advisers who reviewed a highly anticipated, government-commissioned cost-benefit analysis of Alberta independence, sits down with host Falice Chin to break down the top-line numbers. Fresh off the press, the report models two dramatically different futures: a “smooth” separation that produces modest gains only after decades of disruption, and a “difficult” one marked by deep economic losses, lower wages, higher taxes, and soaring debt. Legge, who heads the Business Council of Alberta, explains why he believes even a less severe outcome somewhere in the middle may not be worth the risk—and why many of the variables at play are beyond Alberta’s control. This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support. The Hub is Canada’s fastest-growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)  https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)   Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor  falice@thehub.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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