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Alberta’s emissions profile is unique. This is why it matters.
Last month, Canada submitted its annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data to the United Nations, breaking down the nation’s GHG emissions as of 2020 by province and sector. Last week, we looked at the drivers behind Canada’s emissions reductions, particularly...
Weekly EconMinute—Women’s Representation on Boards of Directors in Canada
In this week’s EconMinute, we're talking about women’s representation on boards of directors in Canada. Have an indicator you want us to look into? Email us at media@businesscouncilab.com. Statistics Canada recently released new data on the gender composition of...
Economic Malaise? Technology Changes? What’s Driving Canada’s GHG Reductions?
On April 14th, Canada submitted its annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data to the United Nations, detailing the country’s official accounting of national emissions as of 2020. Canada is only 7.5 years away from its Paris Agreement target to reduce emissions by...
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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.
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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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STATEMENT: Alberta businesses welcome federal budget commitment to carbon capture and a low emissions future
Positive directions and tone, but not enough detail on growth agenda ALBERTA—With today’s Federal Budget 2022, Alberta businesses are welcoming the commitment to—and financial support of—a low emissions future. Also positive is the enhanced discussion of economic...
STATEMENT: Bringing the CP Rail work stoppage to an end to prevent further economic harm
Dear Honourable Seamus O'Regan, We are writing to you at a critical juncture in Canada's economic recovery. On behalf of our 115 member companies with representation from Alberta's largest employers and rail-dependent sectors, including agriculture and manufacturing,...