economy
Are severe Funding Cuts to U of L and Lethbridge College likely to have both Short and Long-Term Consequences for the Lethbridge Economy?
Over the past two years, tenths of millions of public education dollars have been cut from Lethbridge’s two post-secondary institutions budgets, resulting initially in hundreds of directly lost jobs and as well, hefty increases in tuition for students.
Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Future and a new Economy: What are the main Barriers?
Canada has joined many other national and regional jurisdictions in declaring a climate emergency. Recent reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warn of increasingly deterioriating conditions across the globe in the face of unchecked global heating.
In what way are Minimum Wage Increases and Changes to the Provincial Labour Code likely to affect Alberta's Economy?
Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $13.60 on Oct 1, 2017 and is scheduled for a further hike to $15 on Oct 1, 2018.
Is a Provincial Sales Tax or a Revised Tax System in Alberta Inevitable?
Economists agree almost unanimously that a consumption tax could help level out the peaks and valleys of our provincial revenue now tied to the price of fossil fuel.
Energy, Environment and the Economy - Discovering Alberta''s Future
Shrinking reserves of oil and gas, shifts in the geopolitical landscape, and mounting environmental concerns all test our ability to meet the growing demand for energy.
Key Issues Facing Alberta
Largely because of increasing global oil shortages, Alberta’s economy continues to boom. But what is happening to our quality of life?
The North American Competitiveness Council – Misplaced Power Rising?
“In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex.
The North American Competitiveness Council – Misplaced Power Rising?
“In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex.