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Responding to Canada's growth challenge : options to reform equalization – position paper

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This position paper, developed by staff in Intergovernmental Relations and Treasury Board and Finance, looks at reforms to the Equalization Program in the context of creating the conditions... More ≫

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This position paper, developed by staff in Intergovernmental Relations and Treasury Board and Finance, looks at reforms to the Equalization Program in the context of creating the conditions necessary for shared prosperity and sustainable growth. It explores potential options to simplify the program, encourage growth, and make it more transparent and fairer to Canadian taxpayers.

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Innovation Capital Working Group report and recommendations

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report... More ≫

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report includes 14 recommendations.

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Calgary and area employment forecast report

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Published twice yearly, each issue of this report provides a short term forecast of economic growth, employment demand, occupation supply and occupation needs and shortages for the Calgary Region.... More ≫

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Published twice yearly, each issue of this report provides a short term forecast of economic growth, employment demand, occupation supply and occupation needs and shortages for the Calgary Region. Each report covers two economic quarters, i.e. Q1 and Q2 in the first report, and Q3 and Q4 in the second.

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Alberta led all provinces in economic growth in 2014

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Alberta led all provinces in economic growth in 2014 as Alberta’s real gross domestic product rose an estimated 4.8%. In 2014, much of Alberta’s strong economic performance was directly or... More ≫

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Alberta led all provinces in economic growth in 2014 as Alberta’s real gross domestic product rose an estimated 4.8%. In 2014, much of Alberta’s strong economic performance was directly or indirectly tied to its large and expanding oil and gas extraction sector.

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Capital investment in Alberta is anticipated to decline in 2015

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Capital investment has been the largest contributor to Alberta’s economic growth since the mid-nineties. In 2014, total investment grew by an estimated 0.4% to $92.1 billion with a decrease in the... More ≫

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Capital investment has been the largest contributor to Alberta’s economic growth since the mid-nineties. In 2014, total investment grew by an estimated 0.4% to $92.1 billion with a decrease in the transportation sector being offset by growth in other sectors such as manufacturing and healthcare. For 2015, capital investment is expected to become a drag on economic growth as energy investment declines.

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Festivals and events tourism growth program : program guidelines

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The Festivals and Events Tourism Growth Program makes funding available to eligible organizations that deliver festivals and events to work with a third-party consultant to evaluate the festival... More ≫

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The Festivals and Events Tourism Growth Program makes funding available to eligible organizations that deliver festivals and events to work with a third-party consultant to evaluate the festival or event, identify tourism growth opportunities, and set clear steps towards growing the visitor experience, tourism revenues, visitation and organizational capacity. The result will be a Festival/Event Tourism Growth Plan that will help the organization realize the full tourism potential of its festival or event.

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Alberta led all provinces in economic growth in 2012

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After leading all provinces in economic growth in 2011, Alberta again led in 2012 as Alberta’s real gross domestic product rose an estimated 3.9%. In 2012, much of Alberta’s strong economic... More ≫

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After leading all provinces in economic growth in 2011, Alberta again led in 2012 as Alberta’s real gross domestic product rose an estimated 3.9%. In 2012, much of Alberta’s strong economic performance was either directly or indirectly tied to its large and expanding oil and gas sector.

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Water reuse in Alberta : experiences and impacts on economic growth

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This report is the outcome of work completed under the first phase of a four-phased approach to identify and assess the limitations of current water policy on economic growth.

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Crude oil exports are driving economic growth again in Alberta

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Surging crude oil exports provided a large boost to exports and to economic growth in 2011 and oil exports are again growing rapidly in 2012. Strong growth in oil volumes is mainly the result of... More ≫

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Surging crude oil exports provided a large boost to exports and to economic growth in 2011 and oil exports are again growing rapidly in 2012. Strong growth in oil volumes is mainly the result of very strong growth in oil sands production, and to a lesser degree because of a small recovery in conventional oil production.

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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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