Reports & Publications
Policy touches every aspect of our lives, from how we get around to how we work to how we play. And so we need good policy that enables people and business to share–and thrive–in the prosperity that we create together.
Drawing on the knowledge, experience, and expertise of our CEO members, partners, and other experts, we develop in-depth and non-partisan public policy research and analysis on the most important issues for Albertans and Alberta business.
Explore our latest work from our CEO Task Forces and get quarterly updates on the state of Alberta’s economy below.
In Focus: Public Spending on Health Care in Canada
Most people are aware that health care is a significant area of spending for governments in Canada, but exactly how much are governments spending?
Affordability and opportunity attract people to Alberta, but barriers to long-term growth and prosperity must be addressed
This economic report highlights that Alberta’s affordability advantage is attracting people to the province, but long-term prosperity could be at risk unless key challenges are addressed.
Defining the Decade: The Next Four Years. A Guidebook for a Vibrant & Growing Alberta
Ahead of the 2023 Alberta Election, BCA presents a guidebook for Alberta’s next government to set the province up for success.
A white hot labour market, but Albertans increasingly thinking with their pocketbook
Alberta’s economy is experiencing a white-hot labour market, cool wages, and muted optimism about the economy.
Three Big Rocks: Priorities for Managing Alberta’s Future Revenue Surpluses
This report presents three key priorities or “Big Rocks” for the provincial government to use to manage surpluses in a way that balances short-term opportunities and long-term sustainability.
Bracing for impact: Alberta to weather upcoming economic storm well
Inflation, interest rates & instability rear ugly heads & a recession may be on the way, but Alberta is ready to weather this storm well.
Alberta is Canada’s comeback kid, but this comes with conditions and challenges
Is Alberta Canada’s comeback kid? Beating previous 2014 highs, now it is. However, this comeback comes with conditions and challenges.
Define the Decade: Building Alberta’s Future—Together (Final Report)
After conducting a landmark research and public engagement process engaging thousands of Albertans this report outlines a vision for the future and charts a new 10-year economic strategy for the province of Alberta.
Alberta is poised for the biggest turnaround in economic growth in Canada, but challenges persist
Projected to have one of the strongest economic turnarounds in Canada, here’s what’s in store for Alberta’s economy in Q2 2022.
The Good Life: What Albertans Want for Their Future
This report summarizes all our research and engagement work to highlight what Albertans want for their future; the challenges that stand in the way of achieving that future; and the values, attitudes, and beliefs that underpin our aspirations.