Episode 8.47 - The Shocking Cost of Alberta Separatism with Economist Jim Stanford!
Summary
Dr. Jim Stanford, director of the Center for Future Work, joins Nate Pike to discuss his report on the economic impacts of Alberta separatism. They debunk myths that separation would create a low-tax paradise, arguing instead that workers would face higher taxes and reduced federal benefits. The conversation highlights how stagnant real wages and job losses in the oil sector stem from local policies rather than federal interference. Stanford also addresses the severe legal uncertainties regarding treaty rights and property ownership that would deter investment and destabilize the province.
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