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Green recoveries are happening across the globe—how can Canada be a leader?
Whenever recessions or economic crises hit, governments usually respond with fiscal stimulus to get the economy back on track. The same is happening now as we begin the post-COVID-19 economic recovery; federal and provincial governments are looking for ways to...
Episode #020: Educating & Preparing Our Workforce For & Through Recovery
Look at any economic recovery plan and you will find some variation of “building back better”—how do we use this current crisis to build better processes, practices, businesses, industries, sectors, the list goes on. The critical ingredient to building a better, more...
COVID-19 & Government Debt: Should We Be Worried?
The COVID-19 economic shutdown and emergency spending measures have caused government debt in Canada to balloon. The most recent estimates suggest that, at the federal level alone, the deficit for 2020-21 will be in the range of $343 billion. In just one year, Ottawa...
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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
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.
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Tens of billions annually in our economy
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News
BCA President Adam Legge on CBC’s Power & Politics
BCA President Adam Legge speaks with Vassy Kapelos on CBC's Power & Politics on BCA's recent polling data on Canadian priorities and concerns right now. The interview begins at approximately 1:23:00. [su_button...
Poll shows broad national support for energy sector during COVID recovery
A new national poll commissioned by the Business Council of Alberta shows encouraging cross-Canada support for the province’s energy sector, the organization said Friday. The non-profit Business Council commissioned the Ipsos poll, which surveyed 1,003 Canadians from...