Alberta economy expected to outpace Canada as referendum uncertainty looms
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ATB Financial forecasts Alberta’s economy will grow by more than 2.5 per cent this year and 2.3 per cent next year, outpacing national forecasts. Higher oil prices, population growth and lower exposure to U.S. tariffs are among the factors supporting that outlook. But former premier Jason Kenney warns the upcoming referendum could bring “uncertainty and economic pain,” while independence supporters dispute those concerns. Global's Adam MacVicar reports on Alberta’s economic prospects as the province prepares for the Oct. 19 vote. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/video/12090532/alberta-economy-expected-to-grow-despite-referendum-uncertainty-atb/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews
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