# Alberta economy forecast to outpace Canada as referendum uncertainty looms

https://mins.news/en/video/89842

- Global News, 2026-10-07 14:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIdIG5kVWw8

> ATB Financial forecasts Alberta’s economy will grow by more than 2.5% this year and 2.3% next year, ahead of national projections. Higher oil prices, population growth and lower exposure to U.S. tariffs support the outlook. Former premier Jason Kenney warns the coming referendum could cause “uncertainty and economic pain,” a concern independence supporters dispute.