Todd Hirsch

• Alberta election: NDP economic plan predicts $3B surplus over 3 years

  The NDP says it would raise the corporate tax rate to 11 per cent from eight per cent to increase revenue, but notes the rate would still be the lowest in Canada.

  Politics

  May 16, 2023
  
• Alberta economy to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2022; Calgary mayor sets stage for city’s recovery

  With Alberta's economic recovery forecast to extend past 2022, Calgary's new mayor faces a long road to achieve the inclusive recovery on which she campaigned.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2021
  
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• Alberta economist suggests province focuses on future not past in post-pandemic recovery

  "What we need to do is forge new tracks in the province, building on what we've already built in this province," Todd Hirsch said.

  Economy

  Jul 6, 2021
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• ATB Financial raises outlook for economic growth in Alberta

  ATB Financial expects the province's real gross domestic product to grow five per cent this year, up from an earlier forecast for growth of 4.1 per cent.

  Economy

  Jun 10, 2021
• Calgary’s economic recovery going to take time, tech: Experts

  Calgary Economic Development’s president pointed to tech as an opportunity for economic recovery in Calgary.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2020
• Calgary and Alberta continue to struggle with stagnant growth, job creation: reports

  Economic challenges continue to weigh on Calgary and Alberta in 2019.

  Economy

  Sep 10, 2019
• Alberta farming, tourism offer bright lights as dark economic clouds loom: economist

  Agriculture and tourism are bright spots for Alberta's economy this summer, according to economist Todd Hirsch. But he warns there could be trouble on the horizon if uncertainty around pipelines, the NAFTA deal and international trade continues.

  Economy

  Jul 19, 2018
• 41% of Albertans plan to spend less on Christmas this year

  Four in ten Albertans intend to spend less on gifts this holiday season compared to last year, according to a recent survey commissioned by ATB Financial.

  Money

  Dec 1, 2016
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• Economists release 2017 forecast for Alberta, job seekers hopeful

  Business and economic leaders met in Calgary Tuesday, unveiling an economic outlook that suggests Alberta has hit the bottom of the oil price slump.

  Consumer

  Nov 8, 2016
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• Edmonton-area mushroom farmer part of food manufacturing boom in Alberta

  For two years now, Alberta's economy has been mired in a slump that's surprised even veterans of the booms and busts of oil economies. But while Albertans wait for a recovery in global oil prices, another industry is experiencing massive growth: food manufacturing.

  Economy

  Aug 20, 2016