Category: Business/Finance

  • Premier Notley Answers Question from Paris on COP21 and the Farm Bill

      The Premier took questions by phone in Paris on Alberta’s attendance at the COP21 and the conversation turned to the controversial Farm Bill #6. Listen to the question and answer session with the Premier here:

  • Making the Most of your Charitable Giving

      By Kim Inglis Canadians are a philanthropic bunch.  According to the 2015 BMO Charitable Giving Survey, 80 per cent of Canadians plan to make a charitable donation in the next 12 months, averaging an annual total of $694.  While the percentage of people planning to donate is down ten percentage points from last year,…

  • Examining Political and Social Influence in the Fossil Fuel Industry

    Examining Political and Social Influence in the Fossil Fuel Industry

    Parkland Institute receives $2.5 million grant to study systems of power in the corporate resource sector By Scott Harris, University of Alberta It’s no secret that the fossil fuel industry is a key economic driver of the Alberta economy. But what’s less well known is how that central role in the province’s economy translates into…

  • Economists Weigh In, NDP Carbon Tax not Revenue Neutral: Wildrose

    Economists Weigh In, NDP Carbon Tax not Revenue Neutral: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Economists are unanimously weighing in and agreeing the NDP carbon tax is not revenue neutral, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Trevor Tombe at the University of Calgary has suggested only $250 million of the $3 billion will be returned to any Albertans fortunate enough to qualify for a rebate, leaving $2.75 billion…

  • Alberta Small Business Confidence Remains Subdued

    Alberta Small Business Confidence Remains Subdued

      Index has now rebounded 3.4 points since historic lows registered in September  CALGARY, November 26, 2015 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released the latest Business Barometer results showing Alberta’s small business confidence rose in November to 37.4, a 1.3 point uptick over October.  The marginal increase marks the second month…

  • Donating to Charity: where does your money go?

    Donating to Charity: where does your money go?

      Businesses are often asked to make donations to all sorts of charities.  As a business owner, it is good to support causes that you believe in and want to give a helping hand to. How can you know if your dollars are going where you intended? Some charities hire third party telemarketing companies that keep…

  • Hanging out your Shingle: ATB’s Perch explores self-employment in Alberta during downturn

    Hanging out your Shingle: ATB’s Perch explores self-employment in Alberta during downturn

      Calgary — We’ve likely all had days when we thought: “If I was the boss, I’d do things differently.” But for Alberta’s 383,000 self-employed workers, they don’t just dream about it, they live it. But what does life look like for entrepreneurs in our province? At ATB Financial, we already know a lot about entrepreneurs because…

  • Important Information Regarding your Farm/Ranch and Workplace Legislation

    Important Information Regarding your Farm/Ranch and Workplace Legislation

      Message from the MD of Foothills  The Government of Alberta is proposing changes to its workplace legislation through the new Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act. This means your farm will be subject to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and these  changes will affect all people working on your farm from full…

  • Tsawwassen Natives’ LNG Plan Could Benefit all B.C

    Tsawwassen Natives’ LNG Plan Could Benefit all B.C

      But first, approval must be obtained from the 363 members of Tsawwassen First Nation, 170 of whom do not live on the reserve By Ravina Bains and Taylor Jackson, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C./ Troy Media/ — The Tsawwassen First Nation’s proposal to build a liquefied natural gas (LGN) terminal south of Vancouver offers the kind…

  • AB Climate Strategy Expected to Help Build More Market Access

    AB Climate Strategy Expected to Help Build More Market Access

    CALGARY, ALBERTA – Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan provides direction that will allow the oil and natural gas industry to grow, further enhance its environmental performance through technological innovation, and is expected to improve market access to allow Canadian oil to reach more markets, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) said (Sunday). “Improving market access…

  • CTS Students Preparing for a Bright Future in a Diversified Economy

    CTS Students Preparing for a Bright Future in a Diversified Economy

    Alberta’s Career and Technology Studies provides students with the skills they need for tomorrow’s workforce. Career and Technology Studies (CTS) is designed for high school students in Alberta so they can explore their passions and career options while still in high school. CTS offers students opportunities to develop skills that can be applied in their…

  • Growth Remains Strong at ATB Financial

    Growth Remains Strong at ATB Financial

      Edmonton — ATB Financial is seeing the strength in Albertans and the businesses they operate and is still growing its loan portfolio. ATB’s net loans reached $39.1 billion through the end of the second quarter ending September 30, 2015. That represents growth of 11.5 per cent, compared to growth of 10.3 per cent in…

  • Tangerine Named One of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures

    Tangerine Named One of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures

      TORONTO /CNW/ – Tangerine is proud to announce that it has been named one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2015 by Waterstone Human Capital. The annual program, started by the executive recruiting firm 12 years ago, recognizes Canadian organizations for having strong corporate cultures that positively contribute to the bottom line. Tangerine…

  • NDP Carbon Plan Puts a Tax on Everything, Will Hurt Economic Growth

    NDP Carbon Plan Puts a Tax on Everything, Will Hurt Economic Growth

      EDMONTON, AB: The NDP’s new tax on everything means at least hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars taken away annually from Alberta households during a time of economic uncertainty and job losses, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  The announcement was made today as part of the NDP’s climate change strategy. The strategy also…

  • Climate Leadership Plan will protect Albertans’ health, environment and economy

    Climate Leadership Plan will protect Albertans’ health, environment and economy

      Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan accelerates the transition from coal to renewable electricity sources, puts a price on carbon pollution for everyone, and sets emissions limits for the oil sands. Other measures include broad programs to improve energy efficiency, support green technological innovations, reduce methane, and provides supports to ensure that families and small businesses…