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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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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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2011 small business, big impact : Alberta small business profile

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Small businesses are a crucial part of Alberta's economy. They provide vital goods and services to a wide range of industries and consumers, helping our province grow and expand. Many small... More ≫

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Small businesses are a crucial part of Alberta's economy. They provide vital goods and services to a wide range of industries and consumers, helping our province grow and expand. Many small businesses play essential roles in supporting the work of large companies, including those involved in resource development. Agile and innovative, small businesses are a testament to Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit. For the purposes of this publication, a small business is one that has between one and 49 employees. Alberta is home to thousands of these businesses, in communities across the province. Alberta also has many self-employed individuals. To the extent these individuals do not have paid employees, they are considered distinct from small businesses.

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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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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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Alberta's international merchandise exports : a 10-year review

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Although the value of Alberta’s goods exports fell sharply by 37% between 2008 and 2009 as a result of the global recession, 2010’s value of $77.8 billion was still 41% higher than the $55.3... More ≫

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Although the value of Alberta’s goods exports fell sharply by 37% between 2008 and 2009 as a result of the global recession, 2010’s value of $77.8 billion was still 41% higher than the $55.3 billion in exports of 2000. Most of the growth over the 10-year period was the result of a 58% jump in energy exports, as both prices and volumes of crude oil grew strongly over that period. In fact, all of the $22.5 billion increase in the value of total goods exports from 2000 to 2010 was accounted for by the $24 billion increase for crude oil. While natural gas was the largest export commodity during the first half of the period, its exports have fallen sharply since 2005. Manufacturing and agricultural exports grew by 13% and 23%, respectively, between 2000 and 2010.

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Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund : statement of investment policy and goals [2011]

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This document establishes the framework set by the Minister of Finance and Enterprise for the investment of the Alberta Heritage Saings Trust Fund by providing a clear statement of the investment... More ≫

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This document establishes the framework set by the Minister of Finance and Enterprise for the investment of the Alberta Heritage Saings Trust Fund by providing a clear statement of the investment policies and standards that must be adhered to in investing the fund.

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