Tag: Alberta’s economy

When Premier Alison Redford talks about “a bitumen bubble,” she’s referring to the record amount of Alberta bitumen for sale, and the low price it’s fetching in the U.S. these […]

Real problems caused by low taxes, royalty giveaways and lack of upgrading strategy Alison Redford’s claims that Alberta’s financial woes are caused by a ‘bitumen bubble’ are a distraction. The […]

CALGARY – Public sector unions are bracing to fight impending provincial cutbacks driven by a multi-billion dollar cash crunch. And a prominent economist said Premier Alison Redford’s TV address to […]

Public sector unions are girding to fight impending provincial cutbacks driven by a multi-billion dollar cash crunch. And a prominent economist says Premier Alison Redford’s TV address to Albertans Thursday […]

CALGARY – Public sector unions are bracing to fight impending provincial cutbacks driven by a multi-billion dollar cash crunch. And a prominent economist said Premier Alison Redford’s TV address to […]

It has been, for Alberta, a dismal new year. With pipelines out of the province effectively full, Canadian crude has become a discount brand, and once-expected money is evaporating. The […]

Temporary Foreign Worker program under the microscope The Alberta Federation of Labour will be paying close attention to the Federal review of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that was announced […]

CALGARY — The boom in U.S. shale oil and natural gas production threatens to cut off a key supply of skilled temporary foreign workers for Alberta companies, as more tradespeople […]

The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) has added its voice to those worried about the ramifications of Canada’s role in China’s energy plans. Following Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s approval of […]

The President of the Alberta Federation of Labour is offering some free financial advice to the Redford government as it wrestles with rising red ink. AFL boss Gil McGowan says […]

The federal government’s new rules around foreign investment by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) could potentially result in less investment in the Alberta oilsands and that could make it more expensive to […]

Harper’s new ownership guidelines won’t stop Chinese from exerting control in Alberta’s oil sands, according to new AFL report CALGARY – Albertans concerned about the future of the oil sands […]

Harper’s new ownership guidelines won’t stop Chinese from exerting control in Alberta’s oil sands, according to new AFL report CALGARY – Albertans concerned about the future of the oil sands […]

China’s Gas Tank Three Steps Toward Selling Out Canadian Energy Security December 17, 2012 Chinese-Canadian business relations are being redefined, as we cede decision-making power about our natural resources to […]

“Harper is saying what Canadians want to hear while doing what they don’t want” – AFL president Edmonton – Prime Minister Harper’s supposedly “tough new conditions” for foreign takeovers are […]

New ownership not enough to restore confidence in ‘Alberta’s brand’ Brooks, AB – The Alberta Federation of Labour and United Food and Commercial Workers are calling on Premier Alison Redford […]

The technical hearings on economic issues raised by the Northern Gateway pipeline recently concluded in Edmonton. In these quasi-judicial hearings, Enbridge and intervenors (labour organizations, First Nations, environmental NGOs and […]

But we can win says economist Robyn Allan. Last in a series on Norway’s petro-policies and lesson [Editor’s note: The Tyee sent veteran energy issues journalist Mitchell Anderson to Norway […]

Alberta’s evidence contains multi-billion-dollar inflation of Northern Gateway benefits Government consultant admits upgrading would solve market access problem Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour has identified a multi-billion-dollar error […]

The battle over upgrading oilsands bitumen in Alberta dominated Northern Gateway pipeline hearings Wednesday, with a government consultant arguing local upgrading is not economically viable given the high cost of […]

Reality Check: Profits, Prices, and Access to Markets Alberta is producing too much of the wrong product; no mystery why oil companies are getting a low price. The Government of […]

Government of Alberta does not consider jobs, taxes, royalties, or the public interest in their evidence at Northern Gateway hearings Edmonton – AFL President Gil McGowan will be available to […]

AFL on witness stand at Northern Gateway hearings; President available to speak to media after testimony ends Edmonton – AFL President Gil McGowan resumes his time on the witness stand […]

Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline to Canada’s Pacific Coast could cost thousands of high-paying refining jobs in Alberta, a labour group warned in Edmonton on Tuesday as the company […]