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Directory of personal information banks : Alberta Economic Development and Trade (EDT) Ministry

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Each department of the Government of Alberta is required to have a publicly-accessible directory of personal information banks. A personal information bank is any resource which includes personal... More ≫

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Each department of the Government of Alberta is required to have a publicly-accessible directory of personal information banks. A personal information bank is any resource which includes personal information. This list of personal information banks for Alberta Economic Development and Trade lists: the name and location of the information bank; the type of personal information it contains; what categories of individuals the information pertains to; why the information was collected and how it is used or disclosed; and the legal authority for the collection of the information. A personal information bank does not provide direct access to an individual's records.

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Alberta’s merchandise exports fell sharply in 2015 because of lower oil and gas prices

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In 2015, the value of Alberta’s merchandise exports fell sharply by 24% to $92.3 billion as a result of much lower prices for oil and gas.

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How the current slowdown is affecting Alberta's municipalities – an update

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The current economic slowdown has resulted in rapidly rising unemployment in Alberta. The hardest hit municipalities are those that depend on the oil and gas services sector which saw the largest... More ≫

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The current economic slowdown has resulted in rapidly rising unemployment in Alberta. The hardest hit municipalities are those that depend on the oil and gas services sector which saw the largest employment losses in 2015.

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How are low oil prices affecting Alberta’s manufacturing industry?

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Revenues in Alberta’s manufacturing industry were on a downward trend in 2015. Most of this decline can be traced back to those manufacturing sectors that are closely tied to the oil and gas... More ≫

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Revenues in Alberta’s manufacturing industry were on a downward trend in 2015. Most of this decline can be traced back to those manufacturing sectors that are closely tied to the oil and gas sector. Sharply lower sales in manufacturing’s largest sector, refined petroleum products, are especially impacting overall manufacturing revenues, but sectors that provide oil and gas field machinery and equipment have also been hurt.

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Alberta leads the Nation in productivity growth

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Alberta’s 2.3% average annual productivity growth between 2009 and 2014 was the highest provincial growth rate and compares favourably to rates achieved in international jurisdictions such as the... More ≫

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Alberta’s 2.3% average annual productivity growth between 2009 and 2014 was the highest provincial growth rate and compares favourably to rates achieved in international jurisdictions such as the United States, Ireland and Australia

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Palliser Economic Partnership

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The Palliser Economic Partnership is a Regional Economic Development Alliance of twenty municipal members and one post-secondary institution that work together with other partner agencies to... More ≫

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The Palliser Economic Partnership is a Regional Economic Development Alliance of twenty municipal members and one post-secondary institution that work together with other partner agencies to improve and expand economic development in Southeast Alberta. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the partnership and some of its key initiatives, success, and investment opportunities.

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Alberta led all provinces in economic growth in 2014

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Alberta led all provinces in economic growth in 2014 as Alberta’s real gross domestic product rose an estimated 4.8%. In 2014, much of Alberta’s strong economic performance was directly or... More ≫

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Alberta led all provinces in economic growth in 2014 as Alberta’s real gross domestic product rose an estimated 4.8%. In 2014, much of Alberta’s strong economic performance was directly or indirectly tied to its large and expanding oil and gas extraction sector.

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Inventory of major Alberta projects summary

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Provides a summary of projects in Alberta valued at $5 million or greater that are planned, underway, or have recently been completed at the time of publication. Lists the number and value of... More ≫

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Provides a summary of projects in Alberta valued at $5 million or greater that are planned, underway, or have recently been completed at the time of publication. Lists the number and value of projects by industry.

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Refining, petrochemical & biochemicals

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Presents information about refining opportunities in the petrochemicals and biochemicals sectors.

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