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Notley, Kenney join forces to co-chair business campaign against Alberta separation
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says the former premiers will argue that Alberta’s prosperity depends on stronger ties with the rest of Canada.
- The Canadian Chamber of Commerce named former Alberta premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney co-chairs of its campaign to keep Alberta in Canada on Tuesday. The pair will lead efforts emphasizing economic prosperity ahead of the October 19 referendum.
- Former political rivals Notley and Kenney are uniting against the separatist movement despite their 2019 electoral clash. They contend the referendum is 'bad for business' in Alberta amid trade tensions with the United States.
- Kenney, who defeated Notley's NDP government in 2019, has spent the summer condemning the separatist push. He characterizes the movement as a 'fringe' threat undermining legitimate provincial grievances with the federal government.
- Chamber president Candace Laing stated Canada benefits from greater economic cooperation during global uncertainty. Campaign details remain under development, but the co-chairs aim to demonstrate that Alberta prospers within Canada.
- Albertans head to the polls on October 19 to vote on whether the province should remain in Canada or authorize a second, binding vote on quitting. This referendum serves as the critical deadline for the unity campaign.
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The two former political opponents unite to advocate for the province to remain within Canada.
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Total News Sources37
Leaning Left23Leaning Right0Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution70% Left
Bias Distribution
- 70% of the sources lean Left
70% Left
L 70%
C 30%
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