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How the current slowdown is affecting Alberta’s municipalities – September update

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The current economic recession has resulted in rapidly rising unemployment and a surge in the number of Employment Insurance beneficiaries in Alberta. The hardest hit municipalities are those that... More ≫

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The current economic recession has resulted in rapidly rising unemployment and a surge in the number of Employment Insurance beneficiaries in Alberta. The hardest hit municipalities are those that depend on the oil and gas services sector which saw the largest employment losses during the past year or on sectors that in turn depend on the oil and gas sector such as construction, manufacturing and engineering services. The wildfires in the Wood Buffalo area have led to sharp increases in EI beneficiaries in May and June.

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Opportunity Alberta : your business success starts here

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This factsheet will accompany presentations given to potential investors to give them an idea of what to expect in Alberta, how the government can help them, and the resources available to... More ≫

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This factsheet will accompany presentations given to potential investors to give them an idea of what to expect in Alberta, how the government can help them, and the resources available to employers in the province. It will also show how we compare to our provincial competitors.

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