Alberta Economy

• Report shows $141M spent in Alberta for ‘The Last of Us’ TV show

  According to a new report by Oxford Economics, $141 million was spent across Alberta to ensure 'The Last of Us' became a reality, making it the largest series filmed in Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 30
  
• Smith, Freeland announce new $8.9B Dow investment in Alberta

  Fort Saskatchewan will be home to Dow's Path2Zero facility, the world’s first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site.

  Economy

  Nov 29
  
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• The Last of Us production spent more than $140M across Alberta: release

  According to a release by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) Canada, $71 million was used to support wages and salaries for local cast, crew and production personnel.

  Economy

  Nov 27
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• Calgary’s economy expected to fare better than rest of Canada, with some headwinds

  Stephen Poloz, former governor of the Bank of Canada and one of the speakers at Wednesday’s announcement, warned against being overconfident with the projections.

  Canada

  Nov 2
• Alberta to debate Canada Pension Plan, says it deserves half if it leaves

  The reports finds Alberta would be entitled to more than half the assets of the CPP -- $334 billion -- if it were to exit the national retirement savings program in 2027.

  Canada

  Sep 21
• Alberta government says B.C. port strike deal ‘long overdue’

  Alberta's Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen said the deal was "long overdue" because the strike was impacting businesses across the province. 

  Economy

  Aug 5
• Climate specifics lacking in Alberta environment minister’s mandate letter, critics say

  Critics say direction from Alberta's premier to her new environment minister lacks specifics on climate change and does more to protect industry interests than ecosystems.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urges Trudeau to take action on B.C. port strike

  In the letter, Smith expressed concerns that the continued work stoppage will have "significant economic consequences" for both Alberta and Canada.

  Economy

  Jul 8
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• Alberta minister calls for back-to-work legislation to end B.C. port strike

  Devin Dreeshen said he's frustrated the strike has continued since Saturday since Ottawa used legislation in 2021 to end a walkout by Port of Montreal dock workers after one day.

  Canada

  Jul 4
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• Oil prices drop, Alberta remains optimistic due to surplus from 2022-23 budget year

  The Alberta government says it ended the 2022-23 budget year with a petro-powered $11.6 billion surplus, up from its third-quarter estimate of $10.4 billion.

  Economy

  Jun 29