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The number of job vacancies in Alberta dropped sharply during the current recession

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As employment has fallen and unemployment levels have risen during the current recession the number of job vacancies has fallen sharply in Alberta: they fell 39% between the second quarter of 2015... More ≫

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As employment has fallen and unemployment levels have risen during the current recession the number of job vacancies has fallen sharply in Alberta: they fell 39% between the second quarter of 2015 and the second quarter of 2016.

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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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International travel final report : MLA Richard Gotfried mission to Seattle, Washington, November 16-19, 2019

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Reports on the travel of Richard Gotfried, MLA for Seattle, Washington to attend the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Economic Leadership Forum. MLA Gotfried reinforced Alberta's commitment to... More ≫

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Reports on the travel of Richard Gotfried, MLA for Seattle, Washington to attend the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Economic Leadership Forum. MLA Gotfried reinforced Alberta's commitment to achieving market access for the province's energy products, and its support for free trade and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

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Building a great future for Alberta

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This visionary report imagines what Alberta and Alberta's economy might look like 15 years in the future.

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Alberta’s international exports by industry : a 10-year review, 2006 to 2016

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Between 2006 and 2016, Alberta’s international merchandise exports rose 1.5 per cent to $78.9 billion. By comparison, Alberta exports rose 91 per cent between 2004 and 2014. The much lower 10-year... More ≫

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Between 2006 and 2016, Alberta’s international merchandise exports rose 1.5 per cent to $78.9 billion. By comparison, Alberta exports rose 91 per cent between 2004 and 2014. The much lower 10-year growth rate for 2016 is mainly the result of the sharply lower oil and gas prices of 2015 and 2016.

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Alberta’s manufacturing industry is recovering in 2017

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Alberta’s manufacturing industry was in recession in 2015 and 2016 as a result of the dramatic drop in crude oil prices. Lower oil prices resulted in much lower selling prices of refinery products... More ≫

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Alberta’s manufacturing industry was in recession in 2015 and 2016 as a result of the dramatic drop in crude oil prices. Lower oil prices resulted in much lower selling prices of refinery products and caused oil and gas companies to drastically lower their capital spending which translated into reduced demand for machinery and equipment produced by Alberta’s industrial machinery and fabricated metals sectors. As Alberta is emerging from its recession this year so is its manufacturing industry.

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Alberta’s building products sector is on the road to recovery [2017]

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The building products sector was also impacted by Alberta’s 2015 - 2016 recession, although not as severely as most other manufacturing sectors were. The reason for this is that U.S. housing... More ≫

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The building products sector was also impacted by Alberta’s 2015 - 2016 recession, although not as severely as most other manufacturing sectors were. The reason for this is that U.S. housing starts are recovering strongly, which in turn is boosting Alberta exports of lumber and oriented strand board. Building product revenues are bouncing back this year and are expected to continue to grow as strong growth is forecast for U.S. housing starts.

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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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Mega project excellence : preparing for Alberta's legacy : an action plan

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Shares strategies to promote mega project excellence in Alberta, in response to concerns about a series of cost overruns associated with the construction of recent mega projects.

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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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