# The cost of separation: How Alberta’s departure from Canada could affect mortgages

https://mins.news/en/video/105360

- Global News, 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2BSEXMikQ8

> An independent report commissioned by Alberta’s government estimates that separation from Canada could cost up to $170 billion. The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy examined two hypothetical scenarios, and economist Tim Sargent outlined potential effects on jobs and mortgages.

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