Would independence create tariffs, customs costs, or market-access barriers for goods moving to and from Alberta?

Federal law setting clarity requirements before the Government of Canada enters negotiations on provincial secession.

Supreme Court reference on unilateral secession, democratic expression, constitutional negotiations, and Aboriginal interests.

Budget 2026 documents, fiscal plan, revenue, expense, capital plan, and related tables.

Primary federal customs statute governing customs administration, importation, reporting, release, accounting, enforcement, inspections, and related compliance concepts.

Government of Canada page linking to the CUSMA agreement text and chapters, including goods market-access and rules-of-origin material relevant to cross-border trade.

Intergovernmental agreement framework for reducing and eliminating barriers to the free movement of persons, goods, services, and investments within Canada.

WTO accessions page describing the process by which governments seek to become WTO members.