The Business Council of Alberta, has a simple but radical idea: making life better.
This means business is a leader in helping Albertans, the economy and the environment thrive.
What We’re Working On
Doing What's Right
Alberta business is focused on the right things, with a strong commitment to environment, social and governance (ESG) innovation and leadership, as a means to achieving shared prosperity
A Model Business Climate
Alberta is the place that enables opportunity and innovation, creates jobs, and attracts people and investment
The Future, On Purpose
An Alberta economy that is adaptive, resilient and thriving, enabling better lives for current and future generations
Policy. Advocacy. Action.
Learn more about our work to create economic and social prosperity for all.
The Business Case for Mental Health on National Depression Screening Day
For top executives and the teams they steward, mental health is a significant and growing focus. It’s also a critical component of social prosperity. At the Business Council of Alberta, it is an area of deep importance to our members, along with the associated issues...
BCA Meets with Finance Minister Toews
At the Business Council in Alberta’s (BCA) September Member Meeting, BCA members met with the Honourable Travis Toews, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, and engaged in a roundtable discussion. The discussion focused on both short and long-term...
The Big Idea Most People Missed in the MacKinnon Report
The MacKinnon report on Alberta’s finances released last week is exactly what this province needs in terms of cold, harsh reality. Our problem has been spending. Our economic success led to complacency — in spending and in results. Now, given that we are no longer the...
Our Approach
Adapt. Collaborate. Preserve.
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.
Our Members
Build
Top Alberta companies in every sector
Employ
Over 200,000 working Albertans
Invest
Tens of billions annually in our economy
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News
Mike Holden, Top Canadian Economist, Joins Business Council of Alberta
For Immediate Release Alberta, Canada— One of Canada’s top economists, Mike Holden, has joined the Business Council of Alberta (BCA) as the organization’s Vice President of Policy & Chief Economist. Mike will direct BCA’s research agenda and be a leading voice on...
Statement: MacKinnon Report on Alberta Finances Sets Course for Long-Term Fiscal Balance and Innovation
The Provincial Government released its MacKinnon Panel Report on Alberta’s Finances today. The recommendations outlined in the report set out a long-term trajectory that will improve lives for Albertans and send a strong positive economic message that will improve...