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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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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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Congestion management : vital component of today’s infrastructure planning

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This report provides a congestion management toolbox of best practices, with short-, mid-, and long-term solutions to congestion issues found in Alberta. The intent is to make it possible to... More ≫

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This report provides a congestion management toolbox of best practices, with short-, mid-, and long-term solutions to congestion issues found in Alberta. The intent is to make it possible to address congestion before its effects stall industry, community growth, economic development, and international appeal.

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Return on innovation : opportunities in Alberta's innovation system

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This paper identifies probative questions that focus on what Alberta needs to do to move forward in creating an innovation system that will spur research, innovation and commercialization of... More ≫

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This paper identifies probative questions that focus on what Alberta needs to do to move forward in creating an innovation system that will spur research, innovation and commercialization of those ideas that have high return potential.

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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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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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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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Accelerating broadband enablement in rural Alberta

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Recommends three actions to improve broadband connectivity to rural Alberta.

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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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