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Rising interest rates and household debt: Are Canadians at higher risk?
Interest rates are on the rise in Canada and around the world as central banks scramble to stem the fastest inflation we’ve seen in a generation. Raising interest rates is the most important policy action that central banks can take to combat inflation. Making...
Weekly EconMinute—International comparisons of household debt
In this week's EconMinute, we’re talking about International comparisons of household debt. Have an indicator you want us to look into? Email us at media@businesscouncilab.com. Countries around the world are raising interest rates in an effort to stem rising...
Alberta, we still have a problem
Even for a province used to riding the roller coaster, the recent upswing has been exhilarating. Alberta may bring in as much as $24 billion in revenues from resource royalties this year, nearly $20 billion more than initially expected, and about the same above and...
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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
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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News
OPINION: Adding ‘North’ to American energy strategy should be a diplomatic priority
Recently, the United States senate announced a surprise agreement on a package of climate and environmental actions as part of a massive spending bill. One huge reversal in this bill is that is does away with “made in America” requirements for electric vehicles to...
RELEASE: Alberta is just getting started: Visionary plan sets out a pathway to unleash Alberta’s potential for the next decade
New report outlines a prosperity vision and plan to create a good life for all Albertans through a competitive, sustainable, and prosperous economy CALGARY, ALBERTA—Alberta is at a crossroads. Years of economic stagnation, unequal prosperity, struggling reputation,...
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