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Every person–from a student to a CEO to a teacher to a engineer to everyone in between–has a role in shaping a society where prosperity is co-created and shared by everyone who calls Alberta home.
From the honest and deep conversations with Alberta’s top business leaders to sharing ideas, opportunities, and solutions to the challenges that Albertans face, AlbertaBETTER explores how we co-create a society where everyone can thrive—through the lens of business.
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Episode #96: The Brief: Business is the Most Trusted Institution: Breaking Down the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer
On this episode of AlbertaBETTER, we speak with Edelman Canada CEO, Bianca Freedman, on the results of the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer.
Episode #95: The Brief: The Impact of Wages and Inflation on Canada’s Economy
On this episode of AlbertaBETTER, we speak with Manulife Global Macrostrategist, Dominque Lapointe, on how wages and inflation are impacting Canadians.
Episode #94: The Brief: A Discussion on Canada’s Relationship with China
On this episode of AlbertaBETTER, we speak with Former Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, David Mulroney, on the relations between the two countries.
Episode #93: The Brief: Spring Economic Update on Alberta’s Economy
On this episode of AlbertaBETTER, we speak with BCAs economist team for a spring economic update on Alberta’s economy.
Episode #92: The Brief: Canada Needs a Growth Strategy: Does Budget 2023 Get Us There?
Following the tabling of Budget 2023, we reflect on Canada’s economic position with Business Council of Canada Senior Vice President of Policy, Robert Asselin.
Episode #91: The Brief: Opportunities and Realities for Canada’s Energy Transition
Energy leader, Jackie Forrest from the ARC Energy Research Institute joins the show to discuss opportunities and realities within the Canadian energy space.
Episode #90: The Brief: Economic Expectations & Lessons from Budget 2023
BCA Economist, Alicia Planincic, joins the show to discuss economic expectations for 2023 and what Albertans can expect.
Episode #89: The Brief: Alberta’s Poverty Landscape in a Post-Pandemic World
Alberta poverty reduction experts, Meaghon Reid and Erick Ambtman discuss Alberta’s poverty landscape and real solutions to reducing poverty.
Episode #88: The Brief: Understanding the New Global Order: A Look at the Collapse of Globalization
Peter Zeihan takes listeners through the rise of globalization, changing demographics, and how Alberta can win in this new potential word.
Episode #87: The Brief: A Look at Alberta’s Economy Heading into 2023
BCAs Economist team examines Alberta’s economy heading into 2023.