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Laying the Foundation: Solving Labour Supply in the Skilled Trades

Laying the Foundation: Solving Labour Supply in the Skilled Trades

by Lily Dupuis | Apr 16, 2025 | Reports & Publications, Task Force & Policy Reports

Alberta has tremendous economic opportunities, and tens of billions in major projects both proposed and just getting underway; but one of the most significant governors on the growth of our province is the persistent shortage of skilled tradespeople to build the...
Untapped Potential: Driving Canadian Prosperity Through Natural Resources

Untapped Potential: Driving Canadian Prosperity Through Natural Resources

by Lily Dupuis | Mar 20, 2025 | Reports & Publications, Task Force & Policy Reports

Canada is a vast country rich in natural wealth—from expansive forests to some of the world’s largest energy reserves, from mountains of minerals and metals to fertile farmlands, lakes and oceans.   Natural resources are more than just commodities; they are the...
A Strong Canada. A Good Life.

A Strong Canada. A Good Life.

by Lily Dupuis | Mar 11, 2025 | Reports & Publications, Task Force & Policy Reports

A Strong Canada. A Good Life. A strong Canada and a good life need a strong economy. Now is the time to come together and make it happen; time to get on the right path, the path to a strong Canada. This flagship initiative details the Council’s actionable 2025...
From Promise to Practice: Improving Immigrant Success to Drive Prosperity in Alberta

From Promise to Practice: Improving Immigrant Success to Drive Prosperity in Alberta

by Lily Dupuis | Jan 16, 2025 | Reports & Publications, Task Force & Policy Reports

Immigration can play a vital role in building the skills of Alberta’s workforce. But recent cuts to immigration outlined by the federal government in the 2025-27 Immigration Levels Plan came at the expense of the provinces’ role in immigration through the Provincial...
Alberta’s Prosperity Scorecard: Growth and Challenges in Building a Better Future (2024 Scorecard)

Alberta’s Prosperity Scorecard: Growth and Challenges in Building a Better Future (2024 Scorecard)

by Lily Dupuis | Dec 11, 2024 | Reports & Publications, Task Force & Policy Reports

Alberta is in a strong position as a hub of opportunity and innovation; but this year’s Scorecard also shows some signs of a slowing economy. Historic levels of in-migration, record venture capital growth, and improved fiscal stability are fueling progress, while...
Watered Down: The Case for Strengthening, Rather than Diluting, the Provinces’ Role in Immigration

Watered Down: The Case for Strengthening, Rather than Diluting, the Provinces’ Role in Immigration

by Lily Dupuis | Dec 5, 2024 | Reports & Publications, Task Force & Policy Reports

The provinces have played an important and growing role in immigration in Canada. Yet recent federal cuts to immigration outlined in the 2025-27 Immigration Levels Plan largely come at the expense of the provinces’ role in immigration through what is known as...
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