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While still positive, business optimism has softened: Results from the November 2023 Business Expectations Survey

While still positive, business optimism has softened: Results from the November 2023 Business Expectations Survey

by Dilpreet Munjal | Nov 29, 2023 | Analysis, Insights

Overall, the province’s economic outlook remains positive but has moderated. Compared with our June survey, more businesses are seeing sales slow and many are growing more cautious, particularly when it comes to investment. Some notable findings from our recent survey...
We know what we need to do for housing affordability—we just need to do it  

We know what we need to do for housing affordability—we just need to do it  

by Dilpreet Munjal | Aug 16, 2023 | Analysis, Insights

Early in 2023, a chart from the BCA’s Quarterly Snapshot sparked a conversation about housing affordability in Alberta. And what needs to happen to improve it. The chart compared the supply of housing to the demand for housing, and the gap was alarming. Demand...
Immigration Snapshot: Who is immigrating to Canada and Alberta?

Immigration Snapshot: Who is immigrating to Canada and Alberta?

by Dilpreet Munjal | Aug 2, 2023 | Analysis, Insights, Reports & Publications, Task Force & Policy Reports

Immigration is important to the culture, economy, and makeup of Canada and Alberta. But changes need to be made to our existing system to ensure it is a lasting source of strength. This commentary is the first in a series of a larger body of work on immigration, with...
By the numbers: What the immigration target increase means for Canada and Alberta

By the numbers: What the immigration target increase means for Canada and Alberta

by admin | Jul 5, 2023 | Analysis, Insights, Task Force & Policy Reports

Immigration is important to the culture, economy, and makeup of Canada and Alberta. But changes need to be made to our existing system to ensure it is a lasting source of strength. This commentary is the first in a series of a larger body of work on immigration, with...
While still positive, business optimism has softened: Results from the November 2023 Business Expectations Survey

Alberta businesses plan to increase staffing and investment: Results from the June 2023 Business Expectations Survey

by Jess Taylor | Jun 29, 2023 | Analysis, Insights

HighlightsThe province’s economic outlook remains strongly positive. Higher interest rates and ongoing concerns of a global recession have weighed little on the optimistism of Alberta businesses. Over the next 12 months, the majority of business leaders surveyed...
The Canadian economy: bigger but not stronger  

The Canadian economy: bigger but not stronger  

by Jess Taylor | Jun 27, 2023 | Analysis, Insights

Since March 2022, the Bank of Canada has been steadily raising interest rates in an effort to slow economic growth to curb inflation. However, in spite of increasing its policy rate from near-zero to 4.75% over that period—the fastest increase in decades—the Canadian...
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