The Alberta Next Panels give citizens a direct role in shaping the policies that affect our communities, businesses, and economy. Running through September, these conversations invite Albertans to move past division and work together on solutions that reflect our province’s diversity. At AEG, we believe Alberta is strongest when every voice is heard – let’s seize this chance to shape our future together.
Canada is navigating a complex trade landscape with the U.S., as the country faces potential economic repercussions from ongoing tariff disputes. With Parliament in recess and a federal budget for 2025 still pending, premiers are grappling with provincial budgets in the absence of federal guidance. As the deadline for tariff negotiations approaches, the future of Canada’s economic strategy remains uncertain.
Premier Danielle Smith’s call for public consultations on nuclear power is a pivotal step for Alberta’s future. At Alberta Enterprise Group, we see nuclear as one of the safest, cleanest, and most reliable ways to meet rising demand while powering growth, cutting emissions, and strengthening energy sovereignty.
Canada’s economy depends on the strength of small and mid-sized enterprises, yet rising tariffs are driving up costs and challenging competitiveness. As growth slows and businesses face mounting pressure, supporting SMEs will be key to ensuring long-term prosperity.
Governments across Europe and North America are facing a stark choice: maintain expansive welfare states or meet rising NATO defence commitments. With aging populations, mounting debt, and sluggish growth, leaders in Germany, Spain, Canada, and France are beginning to admit the welfare state may no longer be affordable. The question is whether voters will agree.
Is Canada heading down the wrong path by copying Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism? Dr. Nemeth’s article explores how adopting the EU’s model could burden Canadian exporters, strain U.S. relations, and why a smarter path lies in trade diversification on Canada’s own terms.
On this podcast episode of The Nemeth Report, Dr. Tammy Nemeth chats with energy expert Paul Tice to discuss his recent report, A Strategy for Financing the Nuclear Future. Tice discusses why U.S. nuclear power projects have stalled, lessons from Vogtle, and innovative financing strategies to advance the future of nuclear energy.
When governments take ownership stakes in private companies, business decisions can become politicized, efficiency may decline, and taxpayer support often increases. Global experience – from the U.S. to Europe and Canada – show that mixed enterprises rarely outperform the private sector. The challenge ahead is ensuring policies encourage innovation and investment without blurring the lines between government and business.
The rapid rise of AI and automation is reshaping the knowledge economy, shifting the value of education from memorization to creativity, problem-solving, and human connection – skills where AI falls short. Like past technological revolutions, AI should be seen as a tool to enhance learning. The challenge for parents, educators, and leaders is to guide its use in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful connection.
New York mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani is making headlines with his affordability agenda, promising expanded free public services, social housing, and public transit subsidies funded by higher taxes. While the proposals aim to ease the cost of living for New Yorkers, economists and critics question their long-term effects on the city’s economy and housing market.
