FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CALGARY, Alta. — Oct. 20, 2026 — The Business Council of Alberta is delighted with the decision by Albertans to remain a province of Canada. This result provides an important foundation for Alberta’s workers, families and businesses to move forward from. It is a day to recognize and celebrate that which unites us and our collective ambitions.
Remaining in Canada preserves the stability and certainty that come with being part of the federation, while allowing Alberta to continue building on its economic strengths, attracting investment, creating jobs and contributing to Canada’s growth and prosperity. Most importantly, it allows Alberta to move forward with certainty. Alberta and Canada are each that much stronger today.
While today’s result settles the question of separation, the concerns that brought it to the forefront remain. We urge the governments of Canada and Alberta to continue working together to pursue fairness for Alberta.
It is now time to move forward and get Alberta focused on generating prosperity and opportunity through economic expansion, job creation, innovation and education. Enough time has been lost to this referendum. There’s much work to do. Let’s get going.
Adam Legge
President
Business Council of Alberta
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