Bibliography

Sources.

Every number cited in a story comes from one of these. We've included the separatist movement's own fiscal plan alongside academic critics; if you think we're cherry-picking, check both.

• 2026 · School of Public Policy, University of Calgary

  The Fiscal and Economic Implications of Alberta Independence

  Trevor Tombe

  Peer-reviewed modelling estimating per-capita costs (~$3,900/yr) and currency depreciation scenarios.

• 2026 · C.D. Howe Institute

  Pension Roulette: The Risks and Consequences of Alberta Leaving the CPP

  C.D. Howe Institute

  Analysis of CPP-to-APP transfer mechanics, federal obligations, and timing risk.

• February 2026 · Alberta Federation of Labour

  Issue Brief: Labour Mobility, EI, and Services Replacement

  Ian Hussey

  On labour mobility, EI portability, and the cost of replacing federal services.

• 2025 · Alberta Prosperity Project

  Draft Fiscal Plan for an Independent Alberta

  Alberta Prosperity Project

  The separatist movement's own fiscal projections; included for fairness.

• 2024 · Canadian Public Policy

  The Alberta Pension Advantage? A Quantitative Analysis

  Trevor Tombe

  Demographic upside case for an Alberta-only pension plan.