Insights & Analysis
Our world is complex and ever changing. We need insightful ideas and solutions to the challenges we face as a province.
We offer unique and thoughtful insights, commentary, and analysis on the current social and economic issues in Alberta–and Canada.
Explore and share our latest work below.
Alberta Referendum Project 2026
Ahead of the October 19 referendum, BCA has developed a dedicated resource to...
Back in Black: Five things to know from Alberta’s first quarter fiscal update
Last week, the Government of Alberta released its first look at how the...
Quick Facts about the U.S.–Canada Trade Relationship
How important is Canada to the U.S.? The United States and Canada are among...
More Than Fuel: Oil’s Role in Modern Manufacturing
When most people think of a barrel of oil, they think about filling up their...
Canada’s global investor conference is coming up. There’s one pitch that will be hard for the Prime Minister to make.
In about a month, investors will descend on Toronto...
The 2026 World Cup may turn a rare profit. Will the host countries?
The dust is settling after Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup...
Alberta CEO Pulse Survey: Summer 2026
The survey was fielded to Business Council of Alberta CEOs between June 25 and...
Growing Canada’s food advantage
While energy and pipelines have understandably drawn much of the...
Canadians are increasingly using AI on the job
AI use at work is exploding in Canada. In September 2024, just 17% of workers...
The question of “recession or not” matters and would make Canada’s bad economic situation much worse
The Canadian economy recently posted two quarters of decline, sparking a...