Our Work
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Drawing upon the expertise and experience of our members and other community partners and collaborators, we advance policy, pursue advocacy, and take action on the issues that matter most to Alberta.
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Weekly EconMinute—Household income spent on mortgages
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at the amount of household income spent on paying one’s mortgage across time.
Weekly EconMinute—Cost of natural disasters
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at the cost of natural disasters following the early start in 2023 to the wildfire season.
Not Your Grandparents Farm: How Technology is Advancing Agriculture in Alberta
Kim McConnell explores the evolution of technology and the opportunity to break down barriers and apply new tools to advance Alberta’s agriculture industry.
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.
Weekly EconMinute—Labour productivity
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at labour productivity in Canada and the connection to wage growth.
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.
Weekly EconMinute—Beef production emissions intensity
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at Canada’s beef production emissions intensity, and how we compare globally.
Weekly EconMinute—April 2023 Labour Force Survey
In this week’s EconMinute, we take a look at April 2023’s Labour Force Survey numbers and what they mean for Albertans.
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?
Weekly EconMinute—Labour market in Alberta
In a special edition of the EconMinute, we use a Beveridge Curve to take a look at the state of Alberta’s labour market.