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Trump’s win could be a victory for Alberta

By Senator Doug Black

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A victory for Donald Trump could be a victory for Alberta and Canada if we move quickly and strategically. While we have no certainty what Trump will do as president, if we take him at his word, there are opportunities for our province and country.

The key take away for Alberta, and indeed Canada, is America’s borders will thicken. It will become much harder for talented people to work in the U.S., and even more challenging for talented non-Americans living in the U.S. to stay. Coupled with the fact that the highest growth businesses in the U.S. are in a constant and competitive search for global talent. Therefore, the ability of these firms to grow will be adversely affected.

Canada, on the other hand, is enhancing and encouraging immigration of the very talent the U.S. will be excluding. So, the initiative of attracting business to Alberta should be accelerated.