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Trade Dispute - Impact on the Prairies - Tuesday October 20th, 2026.

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Show Notes

Albertans have voted overwhelmingly to stay in Canada, as with over one million votes counted in early returns, about 76 per cent of those who cast ballots rejected a future separation vote. Meanwhile, the Tax Foundation has released its 2026 International Tax Competitiveness Index, showing Canada is not performing well compared to other nations, when it comes to income and business taxes. Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Franco Terrazano shares his reaction.

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