Category: Business/Finance

  • Alberta Job Loss Numbers Climb, NDP Policies to Cause Further Harm

    Alberta Job Loss Numbers Climb, NDP Policies to Cause Further Harm

    EDMONTON, AB: The latest Labour Force Survey numbers released by Statistics Canada reveal that Alberta’s economy continues to negatively impact hardworking Albertans looking for employment, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The month of May saw employment fall by 24,000 with losses spread across several industries. Particularly concerning was the significant total loss of hours…

  • Canadian Angus Association Launches Commercial Angus Identification and Performance Program

    Canadian Angus Association Launches Commercial Angus Identification and Performance Program

    Quebec City, QC – One year after announcing the Commercial Angus Identification and Performance Program, CAIPP was formally launched at Cattlemen’s Connection Day during the Canadian Angus National Convention in Quebec City, Quebec by Taylor Isley, CAA CAIPP Coordinator and David Saretsky of Cantriex Livestock International Inc. CAIPP is an initiative based on the Angus…

  • Top Talent Awarded at Skills Canada National Competition

    Top Talent Awarded at Skills Canada National Competition

    Next Stop: WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 MONCTON, June 8, 2016 /CNW/ – (Skills Canada National Competition) – For two days in Moncton, at the 22nd Skills Canada National Competition, the best and brightest students and apprentices in skilled trades and technologies from across the country were tried, tested and judged. Today they received official recognition for…

  • Alberta Establishes Panel to Advance Energy Efficiency Programs

    Alberta Establishes Panel to Advance Energy Efficiency Programs

    The Alberta government is establishing an advisory panel to help launch energy efficiency and small-scale electricity generation programs in the province. The Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel, appointed by Minister Phillips, comprises individuals with expertise and experience who will provide advice for the newly created Energy Efficiency Alberta. Over the coming months, the advisory panel, chaired…

  • NDP Rubber Stamp $14 Billion in New Borrowing: Wildrose

    NDP Rubber Stamp $14 Billion in New Borrowing: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (June 13, 2016): After scrapping its self-imposed debt ceiling law, the NDP government has rubber stamped $14 billion in new borrowing, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The government approved two orders in council on June 10 that will allow it to borrow $14 billion to cover increases in new spending. “Despite warnings from…

  • Alberta’s EcoHeroes Recognized at 25th Annual Emerald Awards Celebration

    Alberta’s EcoHeroes Recognized at 25th Annual Emerald Awards Celebration

    CALGARY, ALBERTA – On June 8, environmental leaders from across the province gathered at Calgary’s Telus Spark for the announcement of the 25th Annual Emerald Awards. Presented by the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF), the uniquely-Albertan award recognizes and celebrates environmental excellence in 12 cross-sectoral categories. Earlier this year, the AEF received 70 nominations for the prestigious awards.…

  • Going It Alone

    Going It Alone

    By Kim Inglis   Canadians have many options when it comes to managing their investment portfolios.  Most opt for full-service investments firms while others choose discount brokerages or robo advisor services.  Those choosing to go it alone should make sure they fully understand their options before proceeding. I recently received an email from an elderly…

  • Expanding CPP Won’t Help Most Financially Vulnerable Seniors

    Expanding CPP Won’t Help Most Financially Vulnerable Seniors

    Expanding the CPP will largely fail to help Canadian retirees most in need of assistance By Charles Lammam and Hugh MacIntyre, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C. / Troy Media/ – After years of debate, the Trudeau Liberals have rekindled the push to expand the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), with the federal government committed to achieving an agreement…

  • Lacklustre Alberta Job Market Persists in Q1 of 2016

    Lacklustre Alberta Job Market Persists in Q1 of 2016

    Number of unfilled positions in Alberta’s job market half that of booming past Toronto/Calgary – The national private sector job vacancy declined 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2016, according to the latest Help Wanted report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s (CFIB).  The 2.4 per cent national vacancy rate among full-time and temporary…

  • Petrochemicals Diversification Program Attracts Significant Interest from Global Investors

    Petrochemicals Diversification Program Attracts Significant Interest from Global Investors

    International companies want to invest in Alberta’s petrochemical sector, which will play a key role in job creation and economic diversification. Alberta’s new Petrochemicals Diversification Program received 16 applications locally and from across the globe, representing more than $20 billion in potential new investment interest in Alberta’s petrochemicals industry. These applications are now under consideration…

  • Carbon Tax Ignores Realities of Small and Mid-Size Communities: van Dijken

    Carbon Tax Ignores Realities of Small and Mid-Size Communities: van Dijken

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government’s plan to increase the price of fuel for all Albertans ignores the transportation realities of living in a small or mid-size Alberta community, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Monday. The carbon tax will add 4.5 cents to gas prices in Jan. 2017 and 6.7 cents in 2018, while diesel prices…

  • WCB Review Panel asks Albertans for Input

    WCB Review Panel asks Albertans for Input

    Albertans are invited to share their opinions and experiences with the Workers’ Compensation Board review panel. People may offer feedback through an online questionnaire or by written submission at alberta.ca/wcb-review from today until July 15. “Workers, large industries, small and medium-sized businesses, labour unions, safety and industry associations and other Albertans all have interests in…

  • Now is Not the Time for Another Large Minimum Wage Increase

    Now is Not the Time for Another Large Minimum Wage Increase

    CALGARY – On behalf of Alberta’s restaurant industry and its 150,000 employees, Restaurants Canada launched a new website today to reach out to industry operators, workers and supporters with the message that “Now is Not the Time” for another significant increase in the minimum wage.  Restaurants Canada is recommending that the government: – Postpone minimum wage…

  • NDP Vote Against Relief for Charities from Carbon Tax

    NDP Vote Against Relief for Charities from Carbon Tax

    EDMONTON, AB: Late last night, the NDP government voted unanimously against providing rebates or exemptions to charities from the dramatic cost increases associated with the Carbon Tax, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The amendment moved by Wildrose Shadow Human Services Minister Angela Pitt would have mandated a rebate for all registered charities across the…

  • Municipal Government Act is a Good Start but Further Changes are Needed

    Municipal Government Act is a Good Start but Further Changes are Needed

    Edmonton: Alberta’s urban municipalities are seeking three key changes as the Municipal Government Act (MGA) is modernized—a stronger provincial/municipal partnership; a sustainable funding model for municipalities; and tools to support regionalization. The amendments that were tabled this afternoon by the Minister of Municipal Affairs are an important step in furthering regional approaches but fall far…