by admin | Feb 23, 2021 | Analysis, Insights
The Alberta Government’s 2021 budget will be like none we have ever seen. Last year at this time, the government was contemplating a fiscal path forward based on the pillars of reducing taxes, stimulating the economy, and controlling costs. This year, we continue to...
by admin | Feb 3, 2021 | Analysis, Insights
Economists have something of an obsession with a concept known as productivity. Already this year, Canadian economists have made for some sensational headlines regarding the country’s productivity. Just over the last couple of weeks alone, they have made the following...
by admin | Jan 28, 2021 | Analysis, Insights
The federal government is preparing to introduce its Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) regulations in late 2021. The CFS has been under development for several years, and Alberta businesses and consumers have been busy trying to understand and prepare for its direct and...
by admin | Jan 25, 2021 | Analysis, Insights
The history of Canada’s treatment of Indigenous Peoples is not a proud one. While much progress has been made over the years, reconciliation remains a long and incremental journey—a process strongly supported by the Business Council of Alberta and our member...
by admin | Jan 5, 2021 | Analysis, Insights
In December, the Business Council of Alberta conducted its second Alberta Business Expectations Survey (BES)—a new quarterly tool to assess forward-looking trends in business conditions and economic expectations in the province. This survey captures the perspective of...
by admin | Dec 11, 2020 | Analysis, Insights
How can Calgary (and Alberta) become a magnet for talent? By building a city (and province) that values life long learning, and building the digital, physical, and social infrastructure to enable Alberta’s talent to grow, learn, and build the right skills to...
