Alberta’s government has selected the University of Calgary to study the potential costs and broader economic impacts of the province leaving Canada. The university is tasked with producing a report that the government will make public before Albertans vote in an October referendum. In that referendum, residents are asked whether Alberta should remain in Canada or begin a process that could lead to a second, binding vote on separation. Multiple outlets report that the study is intended to inform the public ahead of the referendum vote, with the timing of the report’s release set to precede the ballot date. The available reporting focuses on the choice of the University of Calgary, the scope of work related to separation-related costs and impacts, and the commitment to publish findings in advance of the referendum. No additional details about the methodology, budget, or specific deliverables are provided in the summaries shared by the outlets.