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International travel final report : Honourable Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, mission to Tacoma, Washington, August 15-17, 2017

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Reports on the travel of the Honourable Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, to Tacoma, Washington, to attend the Council of State Governments West annual meeting.

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Measuring the value of software and research and development products in Alberta

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Only 1% of Canada’s GDP can be contributed directly to research and development (R&D) and software. The true value of R&D to the economy is difficult to measure as they provide significant... More ≫

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Only 1% of Canada’s GDP can be contributed directly to research and development (R&D) and software. The true value of R&D to the economy is difficult to measure as they provide significant indirect value through support for the advancement of knowledge and innovation across industries. In Alberta, R&D and software development is primarily focused in five industries. While this allows Alberta to be a leader in a few industries, it also leaves room for Alberta to grow the development of R&D and software.

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Explained in brief : Alberta's canola trade options

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Provides results from an analysis of export market diversification potential and processing of Alberta's and Canada's canola, and identifies specific Asian markets for Canada’s canola export.

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How Alberta’s consumers are faring in the current economic slowdown : an update

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The sharp deterioration in crude oil prices of the past two years has not only had impacts on Alberta’s business sector and on government finances, but is also affecting Alberta’s consumers as... More ≫

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The sharp deterioration in crude oil prices of the past two years has not only had impacts on Alberta’s business sector and on government finances, but is also affecting Alberta’s consumers as they are less confident about their job situation and are cutting back on their household purchases as a result.

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Considerations when developing Alberta approved farmers’ market rules

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This resource is intended to be used as a reference when market organizers are developing rules for their farmers’ market. It provides broad topic areas for consideration.

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Alberta building products and technologies industry

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This fact sheet summarizes information about building products and technologies in Alberta.

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Aerospace and defence

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Presents a profile of Alberta’s aerospace and defence industry.

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Alberta’s plastic resins and plastic products industry

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The plastic resins and plastic products sectors are closely tied as most of the goods that the plastic products sector purchases to produce its products come from the plastic resins sector. In... More ≫

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The plastic resins and plastic products sectors are closely tied as most of the goods that the plastic products sector purchases to produce its products come from the plastic resins sector. In 2015, Alberta’s plastic resins and plastic products industry had revenues of $6.3 billion, accounting for 9.4% of total manufacturing revenues.

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Alberta’s oil and gas supply chain industry [2016]

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Weak oil prices and reduced investment by oil and gas companies is also impacting companies that supply machinery and equipment to the oil and gas sector and to construction firms that are working... More ≫

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Weak oil prices and reduced investment by oil and gas companies is also impacting companies that supply machinery and equipment to the oil and gas sector and to construction firms that are working on oil and gas investment projects. The three sectors that make up the Oil and Gas Supply Chain industry--industrial machinery, primary metals and fabricated metals--have seen their sales fall sharply because of much lower capital investment by the oil and gas sector.

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Environmental products and services

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Presents a profile of Alberta’s environmental products and services industry.

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