Publications

Alberta’s response to the Competition Bureau on amendments to the Competition Act

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This submission outlines Alberta's concerns regarding the federal government's amendments to the Competition Act resulting from Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023. In... More ≫

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This submission outlines Alberta's concerns regarding the federal government's amendments to the Competition Act resulting from Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023. In it, Alberta identifies significant flaws in the amendments, negative impacts to costs, investment, competitiveness, and regulatory certainty, as well as duplication of legislation and regulations Alberta has in place that ensure accurate and supported environmental reporting. The submission supports Alberta's position that the amendments add new barriers, impede progress to achieving environmental outcomes, and encroach on provincial jurisdiction.

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Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund quarterly report

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Investment highlights and financial information for the Heritage Savings Trust Fund. Updated for three quarters each year; supplements the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund Annual Report.

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Innovation Capital Working Group report and recommendations

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report... More ≫

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report includes 14 recommendations.

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Capital investment in Alberta to decline again in 2017

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Capital investment was the largest contributor to Alberta’s economic growth between the mid-nineties and 2014. However, low oil and gas prices resulted in declining capital investment in Alberta... More ≫

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Capital investment was the largest contributor to Alberta’s economic growth between the mid-nineties and 2014. However, low oil and gas prices resulted in declining capital investment in Alberta in 2015 and 2016. Although rising oil and gas prices are expected to lead to some improvement for the conventional oil and gas sector, capital investment in most other sectors is expected to remain weak this year.

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Opportunity Alberta : your business success starts here

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This fact sheet 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 fact sheet 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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Asset management approach

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The Government of Alberta has developed an approach to asset management, as required under the terms of the Canada-Alberta Gas Tax Fund Agreement. Asset management processes allow municipalities... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta has developed an approach to asset management, as required under the terms of the Canada-Alberta Gas Tax Fund Agreement. Asset management processes allow municipalities to manage infrastructure in a planned and integrated manner to maximize value to the community. The Alberta approach, which has been approved by Infrastructure Canada, is envisioned in two phases over seven years as outlined in this fact sheet.

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Financial services

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Presents a profile of Alberta’s financial services industry.

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Alberta's financial sector : strength in numbers

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Presents a collection of statistics on the investment and financial services sector, which demonstrates the advantages of investing in Alberta.

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Land use region economic indicators : Lower Athabasca region

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Includes Inventory of major projects as of September 2013, establishments with employees (business register) and Investment in the Lower Athabasca region.

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Catalyst for success : Alberta Science and Research Investments Program 2000-2006

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The Alberta Science and Research Investments Program (ASRIP) has been building research infrastructure at Alberta's universities since 1997. ASRIP's competitive funding approach supports selected... More ≫

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The Alberta Science and Research Investments Program (ASRIP) has been building research infrastructure at Alberta's universities since 1997. ASRIP's competitive funding approach supports selected science and research initiatives that demonstrate research excellence, build capacity for innovation and promise strategic benefits for Alberta. ASRIP ensures that Alberta researchers have cutting edge tools in the right physical environment to support their quest for innovation through research excellence and to enhance the province's long-term prosperity and quality of life through science, technology and innovation. By illustrating the impacts and opportunities that have been triggered by ASRIP, this report aims to unleash Alberta's imagination and desire to build on ASRIP's investments to create an internationally competitive research environment and a vibrant, knowledge-based community that contributes to Alberta's economic diversification.

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