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.
Immigration Snapshot: Who is immigrating to Canada and Alberta?
Immigration is important to the culture, economy, and makeup of Canada and...
Much ado about interest rates: inflation-stemming policies taking toll on Albertans’ pocketbooks while businesses remain optimistic
Since our previous update, the hottest headline has been interest rates and...
In Focus: Spotlight on Federal and Provincial Emissions
Each year, as part of its commitments under the Paris Accord, Canada submits a...
By the numbers: What the immigration target increase means for Canada and Alberta
Immigration is important to the culture, economy, and makeup of Canada and...
Future Unbuilt: Transforming Canada’s Regulatory Systems to Achieve Environmental, Economic, and Indigenous Partnership Goals
Canada has ambitious environmental and economic targets. To meet these...
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.