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Agamemnon · 05-29-2014, 10:20 AM

Hello all, it's been a while since I graced the forum but this is an issue I'm very interested in.

AltaLink (a main transmission electricity utility in Alberta) was recently conditionally sold to Berkshire Hathaway (Buffet's company). The Calgary Herald has come out with a poll asking people if they are in favour of the Berkshire takeover.

It would be great if we could get a lot of Albertan's opinions and input on this issue, as I know there are decision-makers interested in the outcome of the poll.

My thought; Alberta should be open for business and looking to attract foreign investment. This province (and country) couldn't have been built without foreign investment, and if we start closing our borders to foreign investment we send a clear signal that we are no longer a business-haven for foreign companies.

I voted yes to the poll, I'd appreciate it if everyone could have their voice be heard on the issue as well!

Thanks all!

http://www.calgaryherald.com/opinion/index.html
(Poll is about midway down the page; "Do you approve of the sale of AltaLink to U.S.-based Berkshire Hathaway?")

05-29-2014, 10:20 AM	#1
Agamemnon #1 Goaltender Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	AltaLink/Berkshire Hathaway Sale Poll - Is Alberta still open to Foreign Investment? Hello all, it's been a while since I graced the forum but this is an issue I'm very interested in. AltaLink (a main transmission electricity utility in Alberta) was recently conditionally sold to Berkshire Hathaway (Buffet's company). The Calgary Herald has come out with a poll asking people if they are in favour of the Berkshire takeover. It would be great if we could get a lot of Albertan's opinions and input on this issue, as I know there are decision-makers interested in the outcome of the poll. My thought; Alberta should be open for business and looking to attract foreign investment. This province (and country) couldn't have been built without foreign investment, and if we start closing our borders to foreign investment we send a clear signal that we are no longer a business-haven for foreign companies. I voted yes to the poll, I'd appreciate it if everyone could have their voice be heard on the issue as well! Thanks all! http://www.calgaryherald.com/opinion/index.html (Poll is about midway down the page; "Do you approve of the sale of AltaLink to U.S.-based Berkshire Hathaway?")