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OPINION: We need new solutions to solve the long-term unemployment crisis
Alberta’s labour market is struggling, but in two very different and distinct ends of the spectrum. I talk to company managers every day who can’t find people to fill vacant positions. At the same time, there were about 50,000 people in Alberta last year who were...
STATEMENT: Response to Federal Fall Economic Statement 2021
This year’s fiscal update is encouraging with improved economic performance and a commitment to creating a long-term growth strategy; however, specific details are still needed. Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance,...
STATEMENT: Fiscal update shows improving picture for Alberta’s finances
Today's mid-year fiscal update shows continued improvement in Alberta's finances. The provincial deficit for this year is now forecast to be just one-third of what was originally expected in the 2021-22 Budget, and the three-year trajectory now shows a path towards...
STATEMENT: How Throne Speech Responds to Alberta’s Priorities
Commendable objectives, however lacking a long-term strategy for growth and business competitiveness --- Today, the Business Council of Alberta welcomed the Speech from the Throne and appreciates the additional significance that it was delivered by Canada’s first...
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