Bibliography
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
Trevor Tombe
Peer-reviewed modelling estimating per-capita costs (~$3,900/yr) and currency depreciation scenarios.
2026 · C.D. Howe Institute
C.D. Howe Institute
Analysis of CPP-to-APP transfer mechanics, federal obligations, and timing risk.
February 2026 · Alberta Federation of Labour
Ian Hussey
On labour mobility, EI portability, and the cost of replacing federal services.
2025 · Alberta Prosperity Project
Alberta Prosperity Project
The separatist movement's own fiscal projections; included for fairness.
2024 · Canadian Public Policy
Trevor Tombe
Demographic upside case for an Alberta-only pension plan.