Monday, March 9: In a Calgary Chamber of Commerce survey, 51 per cent of local business owners say separation talk is impacting the provincial economy, with 93 per cent saying the impact is negative. In ranking the issues facing their business, 53 per cent put “Alberta separation” at the top, above both “pipeline capacity” and “trade conflicts with the US.”
Read more: Forever Canadian
Tuesday, March 10: CBC News reports the findings of a survey it sent to Alberta teachers, principals and support staff. Of the 6,198 respondents, 89 per cent feel pessimistic after the 2025 strike, 20 per cent are actively looking for a new job, and 13 per cent are looking at early retirement.
Read more: Should Essential Workers have the Right to Strike?
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