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The worst may be behind us: Results from the second Alberta Business Expectations Survey
In December, the Business Council of Alberta conducted its second Alberta Business Expectations Survey (BES)—a new quarterly tool to assess forward-looking trends in business conditions and economic expectations in the province. This survey captures the perspective of...
Canada’s net zero goal: To achieve it, we must first define it
In 2019, the federal government committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050. More recently, Ottawa has taken steps to formally enshrine that commitment into federal law. The proposed legislation, known as Bill C-12, establishes the nation’s commitment to net zero...
The Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS): An Unexpected Lifeline for Employment in Alberta
The Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has been the federal government’s flagship program to retain and increase employment throughout the crisis. Though initial take-up was low, in part due to rigid criteria for eligibility, it has since grown to be one of the...
PODCAST: Episode #024: The Cost of Canada’s Low-Carbon Economy
Canada has some ambitious climate goals and achieving those goals will require significant capital investment. But just how much will the transition to a low carbon economy cost? According to a recent report released by the Institute for Sustainable Finance, Capital...
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