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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 24 MIN

The Cost of Alberta Separatism

from The Plain Bagel · host The Plain Bagel

00:00 - Intro03:11 - Primer on Alberta04:35 - Albertan Separatism05:51 - Transfer Payments07:15 - Canada Pension Plan08:30 - The Fiscal Upside09:35 - What's Missing12:19 - The Issues With Independence16:59 - Concluding ThoughtsThere's been a growing movement calling for Alberta to separate from the rest of Canada. Today, we debunk some of the misinformation driving the call for secession, and some of the valid gripes the province has.DISCLAIMER:This channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice - Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Please seek out a registered advisor if you require assistance (while Richard is a registered portfolio manager at WDS Investment Management, he does not provide advice through The Plain Bagel, which is not affiliated with his employer). Richard makes no warranties regarding the accuracy of data included in this video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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