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Opinion: Smith needs to set six conditions for Alberta to prosper within Canada

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Alberta’s separation referendum will be profoundly impacted by the outcome of the negotiation between Danielle Smith and Mark Carney on climate policy constraints regarding Alberta oilsands development. Failure to reach a resolution that sets a competitive foundation for the development of the oilsands, inclusive of market access, is untenable for Alberta. Yet, the direction of ongoing negotiations risks that result.

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