Corporate CEOs in Alberta seek briefings from political consultants, pollsters, and auditors on what fall referendum means for business

Uncertainty over the separation referendum is adding a risk premium to business and investment decisions across Alberta, says Deborah Yedlin, CEO of Calgary Chamber of Commerce. And Alberta political consultant Stephen Carter says the remain side has to get 'off of our asses and actually do the work' to keep Alberta.
Prime Minister Mark Carney at the 2025 Calgary Stampede. Senior Executives of corporations based in Alberta are receiving briefings from pollsters, political consultants, auditors and government relations consultants to understand what the Oct. 19 referendum means for their businesses.

Corporate CEOs in Alberta are seeking briefings from political consultants, government relations advisers, auditors, and pollsters to better understand what the Oct. 19 separation referendum question could mean for their businesses.

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