ATCO CEO warns separatism debate is harming investments
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 7:21 pm
ATCO’s chief executive, Nancy Southern, candidly criticized the ongoing separatism discussion, asserting that such debates are already dampening investment confidence. Her strong stance underscores concerns from business leaders that further divisiveness could derail economic growth and compound fiscal uncertainties.
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ATCO CEO Nancy Southern said Asian partners in a major hydrogen project say they won't make final investment decisions unless there is certainty around the separatism question.
'I think the discussion of separation should have no oxygen, and I believe Canada, as a unified country, is going to be far stronger than if we try to be independent little states, provinces,' said ATCO Ltd. chief executive Nancy Southern
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