Skip to Content News Archives Economy Energy Oil & Gas Renewables Electric Vehicles Mining Commodities Agriculture Real Estate Mortgages Mortgage Rates Finance Banking Insurance Fintech Cryptocurrency Work Wealth Smart Money Wealth Management Investor Personal Finance Family Finance Retirement Taxes High Net Worth FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials More Innovation Information Technology FP500 Podcasts Small Business Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Financial Post Store Obituaries Place a Notice Advertising Advertising With Us Advertising Solutions Postmedia Ad Manager Sponsorship Requests Classifieds Place a Classifieds ad Working Profile Settings My Subscriptions Saved Articles My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ News Economy Energy Mining Real Estate Finance Work Wealth Investor FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials HomeNewsTalk of independence risks chilling Albertan investments: FP Video explainsPlus, how Cargill's gains in grains will impact Canada's canola cropLast updated 59 minutes ago You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Calgary was where the action was this week, when Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a plan for a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast. Photo by Brent Calver/PostmediaThis week FP Video looks to the West, as Alberta’s business community weighs in on the province’s separatism movement, and how it is already impacting their bottom lines, Nykole King explains what Cargill’s recent expansion could mean for the canola industry, and Daniel Trainer covers Mark Carney and Danielle Smith’s oil pipeline project announcement.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorAs Alberta approaches an October vote on independence from Canada, very few CEOs have spoken publicly about the idea. Now we have the clearest sense yet of how business leaders are thinking about the separatist movement and the effects it might have on the economy.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe canola oil on your grocery shelf likely passed through a grain system dominated by just four companies. As Cargill expands its control over grain elevators and processing plants, experts warn competition could shrink and profits could rise.Carney-Smith pipeline deal puts West Coast exports back on the tablePrime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a plan for a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast this week. The project could move more Canadian crude to Asian markets and reduce reliance on the U.S. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.