Anthony Furey: Canadians Are Moving to Alberta, Proving That Policies Have Consequences

Published on February 20, 2024

Commentary During the 2023 Toronto mayoral byelection, I made a tongue-in-cheek campaign promise to ban pro-Alberta advertising in the city. It was during the annual gala dinner for the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith had flown into Toronto to be honoured. During my remarks, I made note of the “Alberta Is Calling” campaign that saw advertisements trying to lure Toronto residents away from their city to head westward. The ads had totally taken over entire subway stations, targeting specific professions such as nurses and pointing to how salaries are higher and homes are less expensive. I told the Premier that, as mayor, I’d ban the ads....

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