Alberta farmers face trade and transport questions if province separates

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  Alberta farmers could face new challenges to export markets, transport routes and trade agreements if the province separates from Canada.

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  Alberta is landlocked, and farmers say they rely on access to ports to ship some crops internationally.

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  An Alberta independence plan proposes negotiating agreements with Canada on rail transport, port access and trade.

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  A University of Calgary economist warns separation could bring border controls, trade barriers and higher costs.

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  Albertans are preparing to vote on Oct. 19 on whether the province should remain in Canada or take the next step toward a possible separation referendum.

Who

Alberta farmers and the province’s agricultural sector could be affected.

What

Possible separation from Canada raises questions about export markets, transport routes and trade agreements.

When

Albertans are preparing to vote on Oct. 19.

Where

Alberta, Canada; the province is landlocked and relies on routes to ports, including Vancouver.

Why

Separation could require new agreements on moving goods and livestock, trade and access to transport routes.

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