An independent Alberta could easily feed itself.
Claimed by: Cited to argue Alberta is economically self-sufficient
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Summary
Alberta is one of the world's great food exporters, so it produces far more of some foods than it consumes. In 2024 the province exported 17.5 billion dollars in agri-food products and it is Canada's largest cattle producer, with strong wheat and canola output. But feeding a country means more than producing beef and grain. Like the rest of Canada, Alberta runs a production deficit in fruits, vegetables and many processed and manufactured food products, which it imports. An independent Alberta would be food-secure in calories and protein and a major exporter, but it would still rely on trade for a varied diet, so easy total self-sufficiency overstates the case.
Evidence
In 2024 Alberta exported 17.5 billion dollars in agri-food products and is Canada's largest cattle-producing province, with beef, wheat and canola its top exports.
Canada is a large net food exporter overall but runs production deficits in fruits and vegetables, which still need to be imported to round out domestic diets.