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Ministerial Order 306/2018 [Advanced Education]

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Establishes exempted assets for the purposes of Schedule 1, exempted financial resources for the purposes of Schedule 2, excess of certain assets for the purposes of Schedule 3, supplementary... More ≫

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Establishes exempted assets for the purposes of Schedule 1, exempted financial resources for the purposes of Schedule 2, excess of certain assets for the purposes of Schedule 3, supplementary income support for the purposes of Schedule 4. Repeals Ministerial Order No. 301/2018 and 305/2018.

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Ministerial Order 305/2018 [Advanced Education]

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Exempt assets and liquid assets purchased with money received from payments distributed under the Treaty 8 Lands and Benefits Claim Settlement Agreement for the purposes of Schedule 1 of the... More ≫

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Exempt assets and liquid assets purchased with money received from payments distributed under the Treaty 8 Lands and Benefits Claim Settlement Agreement for the purposes of Schedule 1 of the Regulation as set out in Appendix A and exempt as financial resources the payments distributed under the Treaty 8 Lands and Benefits Claim Settlement Agreement for the purposes of Schedule 2 of the Regulation as set out in Appendix B.

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Highlights of the Alberta economy [Presentation]

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View presentations and reports that summarize the significant highlights of the Alberta economy, documenting the advantages of locating or operating a business in Alberta. For the most recent... More ≫

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View presentations and reports that summarize the significant highlights of the Alberta economy, documenting the advantages of locating or operating a business in Alberta. For the most recent reports, including comparisons of Alberta's economic indicators to those of other provinces and states.

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Alberta’s exports sharply lower in 2015

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In the first eight months of 2015, the value of Alberta’s merchandise exports has fallen sharply by 21.3% compared to the same period of 2014, mainly as result of falling prices for crude oil and... More ≫

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In the first eight months of 2015, the value of Alberta’s merchandise exports has fallen sharply by 21.3% compared to the same period of 2014, mainly as result of falling prices for crude oil and natural gas.

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Chemicals and petroleum refining is by far the province’s largest manufacturing sector

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In 2014, Alberta’s the chemicals and petroleum refining (CPR) sector had total revenues of $35.6 billion, accounting for 45% of total manufacturing revenues. Although this sector’s revenues rose... More ≫

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In 2014, Alberta’s the chemicals and petroleum refining (CPR) sector had total revenues of $35.6 billion, accounting for 45% of total manufacturing revenues. Although this sector’s revenues rose by two-thirds between 2004 and 2014, they are sharply lower in 2015 as lower crude oil prices get reflected in lower prices for refined petroleum products.

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Alberta’s international exports by industry : a 10-year review, 2004 to 2014

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Between 2004 and 2014, Alberta’s international merchandise exports rose 91% to a record $121.4 billion. By comparison, exports from the rest of Canada rose only 15% over the same period. Although... More ≫

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Between 2004 and 2014, Alberta’s international merchandise exports rose 91% to a record $121.4 billion. By comparison, exports from the rest of Canada rose only 15% over the same period. Although higher prices and volumes of crude oil exports were the main drivers of Alberta’s export growth, the manufacturing sector and especially the agricultural sector also made sizeable contributions to overall export growth.

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Capital investment in Alberta is anticipated to decline in 2015

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Capital investment has been the largest contributor to Alberta’s economic growth since the mid-nineties. In 2014, total investment grew by an estimated 0.4% to $92.1 billion with a decrease in the... More ≫

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Capital investment has been the largest contributor to Alberta’s economic growth since the mid-nineties. In 2014, total investment grew by an estimated 0.4% to $92.1 billion with a decrease in the transportation sector being offset by growth in other sectors such as manufacturing and healthcare. For 2015, capital investment is expected to become a drag on economic growth as energy investment declines.

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The weak Canadian dollar and strong U.S. economy benefit Alberta exporters

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International exports are one of the main drivers of the Alberta economy and the majority of Alberta exports are destined for the U.S. Therefore, the recent weakening of the Canadian dollar and... More ≫

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International exports are one of the main drivers of the Alberta economy and the majority of Alberta exports are destined for the U.S. Therefore, the recent weakening of the Canadian dollar and the strong U.S. economy should benefit those Alberta sectors that are oriented towards exports to the U.S.

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Lower crude oil prices are starting to impact Alberta’s merchandise exports

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In 2014, the value of Alberta’s merchandise exports was a record $121.4 billion, up 17.9% from 2013, mainly as a result of strong growth for oil and gas. The recent drop in oil prices has led to a... More ≫

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In 2014, the value of Alberta’s merchandise exports was a record $121.4 billion, up 17.9% from 2013, mainly as a result of strong growth for oil and gas. The recent drop in oil prices has led to a sharp decline in total exports in the first quarter and does not bode well for Alberta’s export performance in 2015.

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Declining sales of petroleum products are impacting Alberta’s manufacturing industry

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Revenues in Alberta’s manufacturing industry increased 7.6% in 2014. However, sharply lower sales in its largest sector, refined petroleum products, are starting to impact overall manufacturing revenues. More ≫

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Revenues in Alberta’s manufacturing industry increased 7.6% in 2014. However, sharply lower sales in its largest sector, refined petroleum products, are starting to impact overall manufacturing revenues.

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