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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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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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Budget 2011 : building a better Alberta

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Budget 2011 builds a better Alberta by maintaining funding for priority programs, continuing to invest in infrastructure and protecting our economic competitiveness. Includes the fiscal plan, the... More ≫

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Budget 2011 builds a better Alberta by maintaining funding for priority programs, continuing to invest in infrastructure and protecting our economic competitiveness. Includes the fiscal plan, the Government of Alberta's strategic plan, and ministry business plans. Also included is the budget address and a 2-page brochure of budget highlights.

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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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Alberta industrial sector market opportunities report

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As part of its role in identifying and fostering economic opportunities, Alberta Finance and Enterprise engaged McKinsey & Company to develop an assessment of significant economic growth... More ≫

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As part of its role in identifying and fostering economic opportunities, Alberta Finance and Enterprise engaged McKinsey & Company to develop an assessment of significant economic growth opportunities in Alberta. This report reviews the options for growth in nine of Alberta's leading industrial sectors as well as the roles that industry and government could play in helping to capture these opportunities.

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Budget 2010 : striking the right balance

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Budget 2010 strikes the right balance, protecting programs and competitiveness with fiscal strength during turbulent times. Includes the fiscal plan, the Government of Alberta's strategic plan,... More ≫

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Budget 2010 strikes the right balance, protecting programs and competitiveness with fiscal strength during turbulent times. Includes the fiscal plan, the Government of Alberta's strategic plan, and ministry business plans. Also included is the budget address and a 2-page brochure of budget highlights.

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Alberta pressure vessel manufacturing sector benchmarking report 2008 : provincial trends : global currents

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This benchmarking study was commissioned by Alberta Finance and Enterprise and the Alberta Pressure Vessel Manufacturers’ Association to provide Alberta pressure vessel manufacturing companies... More ≫

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This benchmarking study was commissioned by Alberta Finance and Enterprise and the Alberta Pressure Vessel Manufacturers’ Association to provide Alberta pressure vessel manufacturing companies with insight on their relative competitive positioning within a global context.

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