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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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Regulatory excellence

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The framework for Regulatory Excellence is captured in the Government of Alberta’s Regulation Impact Report, which reflects a best practice standard for the review of regulations. For analysis and... More ≫

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The framework for Regulatory Excellence is captured in the Government of Alberta’s Regulation Impact Report, which reflects a best practice standard for the review of regulations. For analysis and accountability, the framework is consistent with those employed by other leading jurisdictions and is founded on the concept of a balanced evaluation of economic, social and environmental impacts.

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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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Finance and Enterprise annual report [2009 - 2011]

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The ministry annual report communicates the ministry's success in achieving its business plan goals, published with the previous year’s budget. It contains an overview of the ministry, a results... More ≫

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The ministry annual report communicates the ministry's success in achieving its business plan goals, published with the previous year’s budget. It contains an overview of the ministry, a results analysis, financial statements and performance measures methodology for the report’s fiscal year.

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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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Improving construction productivity on Alberta oil and gas capital projects

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This paper describes the findings of an ongoing research project investigating the most critical aspects that can improve productivity in the delivery of oil and gas construction projects of... More ≫

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This paper describes the findings of an ongoing research project investigating the most critical aspects that can improve productivity in the delivery of oil and gas construction projects of Alberta. Industry recommendations for improving construction productivity are categorized and tabulated into 10 major areas: labour management, project frontend planning and workface planning, management of construction and support, constructability in engineering design, engineering management, communication, contractual strategy and contractor selection, government influence and modularization, prefabrication, prebuild in shops.

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Enhanced oil recovery through carbon capture and storage : an opportunity for Alberta

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This report discusses and analyzes the benefits of utilizing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) as a means of accelerating the wide scale implementation of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) in... More ≫

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This report discusses and analyzes the benefits of utilizing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) as a means of accelerating the wide scale implementation of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) in Alberta. It examines the short- and long-term economic benefits of EOR and CCS in Alberta as a way of unlocking Alberta's resource and industrial potential. Challenges are highlighted, and specific opportunities for action to address those challenges are identified. The report begins with the conclusion of the Energy Resource Committee, followed by its 13 Recommendations for action.

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Sustainable water management and economic development in Alberta

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting... More ≫

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Identifies, examines and compares the current status of Alberta water characteristics, markets and issues facing Alberta across each of its major water basins and how these are affecting sustainable economic development.

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A more productive Alberta : our key to future economic growth

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Examines key productivity drivers and what Alberta needs to create "a culture of innovation and productivity" within the province.

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