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Report on competitiveness : Alberta

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta’s ability to compete in a global economy. This series of reports assesses Alberta’s position on 70... More ≫

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta’s ability to compete in a global economy. This series of reports assesses Alberta’s position on 70 benchmarked indicators relative to 14 other jurisdictions in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia. Areas of strength are highlighted, as are areas where opportunities for improvement may exist.

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Highlights of the Alberta Competitiveness Council’s report on competitiveness : Alberta 2010

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. This report from the Council highlights initial findings on... More ≫

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. This report from the Council highlights initial findings on Alberta's competitive position on 70 benchmarked indicators relative to 14 other jurisdictions in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia.

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Unlocking the prize : metal fabrication procurement for development and operation of Alberta's oil sands

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This study explores the competitiveness factors and growing industry trends related to procurement decisions made when oil sands buyers award contracts to Metal Fabrication and Machinery... More ≫

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This study explores the competitiveness factors and growing industry trends related to procurement decisions made when oil sands buyers award contracts to Metal Fabrication and Machinery Manufacturing (MFMM) suppliers during the development, construction and operation of mining, in-situ and upgrader projects. The study helps to provide market intelligence for the development and execution of growth strategies in areas where Alberta’s MFMM sector has a competitive advantage. It also provides a better understanding of the needs of Alberta’s oil sands industry, describes how to strengthen relationships between Alberta’s MFMM sector and oil sand project owners, and support continued economic growth in the province.

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Fuel shortages in Alberta and how to fix them

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Discusses the impacts recent transportation fuels shortages have had on the province, what can be done to mitigate issues, and who should take the lead.

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Alberta Competitiveness Council : moving Alberta forward

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. In 2011 the Council was mandated to examine factors... More ≫

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. In 2011 the Council was mandated to examine factors impacting the province's overall competitiveness as well as its competitiveness in four specific sectors of Alberta's economy: agriculture, financial services, manufacturing, and petrochemicals/chemicals. A task team was established for each of these sectors, as well as a task team dedicated to examining the overall factors of competitiveness. This report summarizes the findings of the Council's task teams.

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Balancing Alberta's workforce. Are we ready for tomorrow's growth and prosperity?

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This report is intended to help deepen the understanding of Alberta's labour supply issues and help the Alberta Competitiveness Council to identify specific priority initiatives for industry and... More ≫

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This report is intended to help deepen the understanding of Alberta's labour supply issues and help the Alberta Competitiveness Council to identify specific priority initiatives for industry and government to improve Alberta's overall economic competitiveness.

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Alberta : a global energy leader

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This report expresses Alberta Economic Development Authority's vision for Alberta to be recognized as a globally responsible energy leader, and for this story to be communicated effectively to the... More ≫

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This report expresses Alberta Economic Development Authority's vision for Alberta to be recognized as a globally responsible energy leader, and for this story to be communicated effectively to the world. A framework is provided laying out some broad goals accompanied by recommendations to achieve those goals.

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Lump sum contracting on Western Canadian oil and gas capital projects : industry opinion

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The main goal of this report is to study the potential for lump sum contracting and to answer the question whether lump sum contracting increases the efficiency and cost and schedule... More ≫

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The main goal of this report is to study the potential for lump sum contracting and to answer the question whether lump sum contracting increases the efficiency and cost and schedule predictability of major projects in the Western Canadian oil and gas sector.

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Alberta's competitiveness : a primer for discussion

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This report provides a snapshot, based on existing information sources, of Alberta’s overall competitiveness relative to a number of comparative jurisdictions. It identifies areas of strength and... More ≫

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This report provides a snapshot, based on existing information sources, of Alberta’s overall competitiveness relative to a number of comparative jurisdictions. It identifies areas of strength and opportunities where improvements can be made.

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Building Alberta's financial services industry

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Examines Alberta's financial services industry and suggests areas of opportunity for the industry to expand and diversify.

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