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Why do Canadians support travel restrictions even though they are ineffective?
At this point, the evidence is pretty conclusive: travel restrictions are an ineffective and costly tool to limit the spread of COVID. They are ineffective largely because outright travel bans are leaky—and that magical barrier that so distinctly separates countries...
Weekly EconMinute—Drivers of Excess Mortality
In this week’s EconMinute, we’re talking about who and what is driving excess mortality. Have an indicator you want us to look into? Email us at media@businesscouncilab.com. One of the more interesting datasets Statistics Canada releases is excess mortality—how death...
Why Alberta continues to be under-represented in Ottawa
Every 10 years, the federal government reviews and adjusts the allocation of seats in the House of Commons. The latest process began in October 2021, and Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer has determined that the number of seats in the House of Commons will increase by...
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Our Focus Areas
Jobs & Opportunity
We believe our success as a province hinges on the participation and prosperity of all. Prosperity begins with a good job, and future opportunity. To achieve this, we must grow the economy, create jobs now, and equip Albertans to do them better than anyone else on earth.
Competitive & Sustainable Economy
Sustainability requires that we meet the food, fuel, and fibre needs of the world today, and for decades to come, while also setting up our province and the world even better for future generations to meet their own needs. This means building Alberta as the province of challenge-driven innovation and industry, and one that is truly an economic and ESG leader.
Our Approach
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To build a better Alberta, we harness the collective power of business leaders, entrepreneurs, influential decision-makers, and unexpected collaborators. We boldly face the challenges ahead, ensuring that our business environment remains competitive and prepared for change, and that our assets, our people, and our environment are protected.
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News
STATEMENT: Response to Federal Fall Economic Statement 2021
This year’s fiscal update is encouraging with improved economic performance and a commitment to creating a long-term growth strategy; however, specific details are still needed. Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance,...
STATEMENT: Fiscal update shows improving picture for Alberta’s finances
Today's mid-year fiscal update shows continued improvement in Alberta's finances. The provincial deficit for this year is now forecast to be just one-third of what was originally expected in the 2021-22 Budget, and the three-year trajectory now shows a path towards...