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🇨🇦🍗 Are you thinking: "Oh man, I've gotta deal with Uncle Mitch spouting his Alberta separatism nonsense at Thanksgiving"? First: we salute you. It's important to talk to friends & family about the referendum, make the case for Canada. Second: A few resources for you. (🧵)

Some Alberta separatism myths never die. Here's a column with a rebuttal to three: - No, we wouldn't be able to force the rest of Canada to build pipelines. - No, we wouldn't be wealthier. - No, it wouldn't make Alberta a conservative bastion. (2/8)

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce released a report recently that talked about the economic hit: "The evidence is clear: separation would leave Alberta with a smaller economy, fewer workers, less investment and weaker public finances." (3/8)

Alberta oil production is also at record levels. In fact, Alberta oil production increased 34% from 2015-2024 while globally, production increased only 6%. (5/8)

We've built an incredible country - one that enjoys a chart-topping reputation. That shows up in vibes, sure - but also in that we are the only G7 economy with a free trade agreement with every other G7 country. The maple leaf is a brand we're rightly proud of. (6/8)

And how about Uncle Mitch's idea that separatism is leverage? Well the conversation itself is damaging to our social fabric and our economy. Let's just say there's a reason the Bank of Montreal is headquartered in Toronto. (7/8)