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What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy

What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy
BBC Business Wednesday 07 October 2026, 23:10 UTC 1 min read
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Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
Alberta (LOCATION) Albertans (ORG) Canada (LOCATION)
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