Yesterday, the Business Council of Alberta team joined Calgary Economic Development (@calgaryeconomic), business leaders, and policymakers from all levels of government for a dynamic afternoon of connection and conversation. The CED x BCA Stampede networking event was a

Our latest C-Suite Unplugged episode is now live across all platforms! 🎧. . Veteran leader Richard Kruger, CEO of @Suncor Energy, joins the C-Suite podcast to unpack leadership philosophies, 40 years in the oil and gas industry, and powering Canada's.

📉 Where is Canada losing ground on investment?. In our newest EconMinute, BCA economists break down some recent OECD data, and the message is clear: Canada isn’t investing enough in the tools that drive productivity. 🔹Canada invests less in productivity-enhancing assets than

🎙️ New episode of C-Suite Unplugged featuring Rich Kruger coming Tuesday. He retired — but then he came back to lead one of Canada’s largest integrated oil companies. In our newest podcast episode, @Suncor President & CEO Rich Kruger joins BCA President @awlegge for a candid

Please see BCA President @awlegge's statement regarding the Alberta Next Panel:. The Business Council of Alberta believes the Alberta Next Panel is a constructive and timely initiative to listen to Albertans and engage in a respectful dialogue about how the province can better

🎙 Coming tomorrow on The Brief: What’s really happening in Alberta’s economy right now?. In this podcast sneak peek, BCA’s Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Mike Holden and Director of Policy and Economics Alicia Planincic break down key insights from our Spring 2025

BCA's latest EconMinute is now live: If women’s economic outcomes are improving, what’s happening with men? . . Over the past few decades, women in Canada have made major economic gains. The gender pay gap has narrowed since the 1970's and women are now

📉 Alberta’s youth job market is facing real challenges right now. “When you see a large number of youths in that age range not joining the workforce, that sets them back. And if you start from behind, you don’t really get to catch up.”. BCA’s Vice President of Policy and Chief.

Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta, weighed in on the G7 Summit via the Calgary Herald: . “Canadian businesses want us to get back to business (and) trade as usual.”. When it comes to the new federal government’s ambitions of.

We were pleased to join Minister @AnitaAnandMP and Global Affairs Canada for a discussion of Canada’s foreign policy strategy, potential actions with our G7 partners, and the distinct roles both the federal government and business can play in catalyzing the trade and investment

Alberta’s economy is strong — on paper. But for many Albertans, it doesn’t really feel that way. On last week's episode of @WestofCentreCBC, BCA's Director of Policy & Economics Alicia Planincic dives into the disconnect between Alberta’s strong stats and people’s lived.

Canada wants to be an energy superpower, but doing that will require competitive policies that enable more Canadian oil to reach more markets. A major obstacle Canada faces is the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, which limits tanker sizes on much of B.C.'s coastline. While global

To help you stay on top of what’s happening in Alberta’s economy, BCA’s Spring 2025 Alberta Snapshot is out now. We know Albertans want a clear, forward-looking economic outlook—not just a look in the rearview mirror. Here are four key takeaways from our Snapshot to get you

While in Ottawa last month with the Western Business Coalition, BCA President Adam Legge (@awlegge) sat down with Michael Serapio on @CPAC_TV to discuss what Canada needs to do to become the strongest economy in the G7. Don’t miss this insightful conversation. Watch the full.

Please see BCA’s initial response to Bill C-5—the One Canada Economy Bill:. We welcome Bill C-5 (the One Canada Economy Bill) and urge effective implementation to build a strong Canada and a good life for all Canadians. The full statement can be found on our website:

BCA's latest EconMinute is here!: Building the strongest economy in the G7 will take more than steel and concrete. Canada says it wants to build the strongest economy in the G7, but if we hope to achieve this, we need more than just traditional investments—AI is the new frontier

Today, the Business Council of Alberta released our Spring 2025 Alberta Snapshot—a clear-eyed look at what’s really happening in Alberta’s economy. • Population growth remains strong, outpacing the national average. • The labour market is softening, with some groups—like young

Watch now: A Unified Voice for Western Canada’s Natural Resource Sectors. Last week, the Western Business Coalition took their advocacy to Ottawa, where the four prominent business leaders united to speak up for the natural resource industries that drive Canada’s economy. In