ALBERTA – The Business Council of Alberta welcomes the Government of Alberta’s announcement of a plan for a phased re-opening of the economy. The announcement is appropriately cautious but gives Albertans and the business community the clarity they need to begin...
ALBERTA – Through the Business Council of Alberta, the chief executives of Alberta’s largest businesses sent a letter to Premier Jason Kenney outlining a three-point plan for economic recovery and a stronger Alberta. The three points: Develop a thoughtful, safe and...
The Business Council of Alberta sent a letter to the provincial government on behalf of over 60 Alberta CEOs to propose a three-point plan to economic recovery and to build a stronger Alberta post-COVID-19. Read the full letter below. Dear Premier Kenney, Thank you...
What was once thought of as only a theory became reality last week. An already reeling energy industry was shocked by negative oil prices as demand for oil products plummeted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and an ongoing price war evolved. In this episode of...
This has been one of the most challenging weeks ever in Alberta business. From negative oil prices, crisis in meat processing, our challenged aviation sector, and the tragedy in Nova Scotia on top, this will be a week that we will remember, hopefully as a turning...
Economist Michael Holden joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss how employers can take advantage of the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy program starting Monday April 27, 2020. Image: Global News [su_button...
Many people want to reignite our stalled economy by easing the coronavirus lockdown measures, but outbreaks at three major Alberta work sites should deliver a sobering message. It’s too soon to abandon steps designed to slow the spread of the virus and, ultimately,...
The Business Council of Alberta has been looking at the response to COVID-19 through the lens of protecting people, business and economy. Over the past few episodes, we have looked broadly at how well government programs have supported Canadians and businesses through...
Ottawa's support announced for the oil and gas sector has been underwhelming so far, says Jim Davidson, corporate director, member of the Business Council of Alberta, and former deputy chairman at GMP FirstEnergy. [su_button...
Hal Kvisle, chair of the Business Council of Alberta and former CEO of TransCanada says the Canadian oil sands will be lucky to make it through the year without bankruptcies. [su_button...