Alberta Economy

• Choose Canada, businesses urge Albertans ahead of ‘risky gamble’ referendum

  The Business Council of Alberta is joining the chorus of other groups who warn a vote to quit Canada will create massive uncertainty, putting jobs and the economy at risk.

  Economy

  Sep 8
  
• Road to the Referendum: What impact could separating have on Alberta’s economy?

  Alberta would be the 125th largest country, economically, in the world if it was to become a sovereign nation, experts say — which could affect business investment and jobs.

  Economy

  Jun 4
  
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• Alberta promises faster approvals for major projects

  Alberta's UCP government says it is bringing forward legislation to streamline major project approvals. If passed, the province says it would set a 120-day approval timeline.

  Canada

  Mar 23
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• Alberta premier warns ‘significant’ deficits to come, rules out tax hikes or big cuts

  With the price of oil trading well below where the government of Alberta forecast it to be, Premier Danielle Smith warns that "significant" deficits are in store for the province.

  Economy

  Feb 10
• Alberta natural gas expected to see jump in prices next year thanks to LNG exports: report

  The Alberta benchmark AECO price is expected to average $2.20 per mmBTU in the second half of this year and then rise to an average of $3.50 per mmBTU in 2026.

  Economy

  Jul 7, 2025
• Feds announce funding for 5 Alberta carbon capture projects

  The announcement comes as uncertainty continues to cloud a $16.5-billion carbon capture project proposed by the Pathways Alliance.

  Politics

  Jul 4, 2025
• Sharp drop in global crude oil prices drags down Canadian energy stocks

  West Texas Intermediate crude, the key U.S. benchmark, dropped as low as US$60.45 per barrel today.

  Economy

  Apr 4, 2025
• Hope Mission says it’s helping record number of Edmontonians, fears impact of trade war

  The Hope Mission says the record-breaking numbers of clients it is serving includes people needing shelters, meals and prevention programs.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2025
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• Saint John and Calgary are the Canadian cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report

  Using Statistics Canada data, the organization came up with a "U.S. Tariff Exposure Index" to look at the potential impact of threatened American tariffs on 41 Canadian cities.

  Economy

  Feb 11, 2025
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• Red Deer’s unemployment rate highest in Canada, other Alberta cities hold steady

  One economist warns the Statistics Canada report on unemployment rates aren't quite as grim as the data suggests, but says the threat of a trade war could change the market.

  Economy

  Feb 10, 2025