by Brittany Brander | Mar 28, 2023 | Advocacy, Statements
CALGARY, ALBERTA—The Business Council of Alberta welcomes Budget 2023’s progress toward implementing a growth agenda for Canada and enabling the investments needed to reach Canada’s environmental and economic objectives. “This budget takes some important steps toward...
by Brittany Brander | Feb 28, 2023 | Advocacy, Statements
EDMONTON, ALBERTA—Today Alberta launched its 2023 budget from a position of record economic strength, and the business community welcomes the actions taken to use that strength to set Alberta up for long-term prosperity. “This budget does a nice job...
by Jess Taylor | Dec 15, 2022 | Advocacy, Statements
A new report from the Business Council of Alberta recommends a three-pronged approach to allocate the province’s expected surpluses and set Alberta on a path to fiscal sustainability CALGARY, Alberta—With a projected $12.3 billion surplus for this year and future...
by Jess Taylor | Nov 4, 2022 | Advocacy, Statements
Economic statement included positive signals in several key areas, but detail and urgency will be key The federal government’s Fall Economic Statement includes steps in the right direction, but government still needs a solid focus on growth and productivity in the...
by Jess Taylor | Nov 1, 2022 | Advocacy, Statements
Positive step, but how Canada approaches enhanced immigration will be critical The Business Council of Alberta applauds the announcement by the Government of Canada of substantially enhanced immigration targets. Labour shortages are currently the top issue of concern...
by Jess Taylor | Jun 16, 2022 | Advocacy, Statements
New report outlines a prosperity vision and plan to create a good life for all Albertans through a competitive, sustainable, and prosperous economy CALGARY, ALBERTA—Alberta is at a crossroads. Years of economic stagnation, unequal prosperity, struggling reputation,...
