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When trends aren’t a straight line of progress (part two): Productivity—why global progress has stalled
If we want to build a bright future for all Canadians, we need to think deeply about how to unlock our collective productivity. In the first commentary of our Productivity Series, we explain why economists have something of an obsession with this concept; illustrate...
PODCAST: Episode #033: Canada Isn’t Very Productive—Why That Matters and What We Do About It
Productivity is essential. It not only underpins economic growth, but it also holds significant implications for our personal well-being. The heart of what is often misunderstood as an esoteric concept or a directive to work more or harder is actually a story of...
STATEMENT: Provincial Budget builds bridge over troubled waters
Budget strikes the right balance for the moment with focus on vaccination, economic recovery, and beginning the path to fiscal sustainability This provincial budget is a bridge from where we stand today, to what Albertans are optimistic will be better times after...
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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 E-ESG leader.
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STATEMENT: Provincial Budget builds bridge over troubled waters
Budget strikes the right balance for the moment with focus on vaccination, economic recovery, and beginning the path to fiscal sustainability This provincial budget is a bridge from where we stand today, to what Albertans are optimistic will be better times after...
OPINION: Three ways we can attack Alberta’s long-term unemployment
As appeared in Calgary Herald It is no secret that Albertans are struggling more than other Canadians to find work. In a province used to labour shortages, we are now facing the second-highest unemployment rate in the country. But recent data shows that the problem is...