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Lower Taxes are better for Business
Professor Jack Mintz has indicated, even a 3% tax increase, combined with a forthcoming removal of federal capital cost allowances, could cost Alberta upwards of $3 billion in lost investments and almost 100,000 jobs. That is 100,000 of our neighbors unemployed.
Professor Jack Mintz has indicated, even a 3% tax increase, combined with a forthcoming removal of federal capital cost allowances, could cost Alberta upwards of $3 billion in lost investments and almost 100,000 jobs. That is 100,000 of our neighbors unemployed.
Will Alberta business recover from the uncertainty of the referendum question?
Alberta businesses have weathered economic downturns, labour shortages, policy changes and market volatility, but the uncertainty surrounding the referendum presents a different challenge: confidence in long-term stability. Cam explores the potential impact of the referendum debate on business confidence, investment and growth, and how Alberta’s strong economic fundamentals could help its business community navigate uncertainty and emerge stronger.
Alberta businesses have weathered economic downturns, labour shortages, policy changes and market volatility, but the uncertainty surrounding the referendum presents a different challenge: confidence in long-term stability. Cam explores the potential impact of the referendum debate on business confidence, investment and growth, and how Alberta’s strong economic fundamentals could help its business community navigate uncertainty and emerge stronger.
AEG Podcast, Episode 5: Empowering Alberta’s Youth: The Ten Peaks Innovation Alliance’s Story
The AEG podcast features an interview with Dagmar Knutson, the founder of 10 Peaks Innovation Alliances. Dagmar's non-profit organization aims to educate Alberta's youth on technology, innovation, inclusivity, energy, environment, and career opportunities. The organization's inspiration came from her son's lack of knowledge about the energy industry in Alberta. Dagmar describes the organization's events, such as an annual student conference, case competitions, micro-grants, entrepreneurship camps, and innovation webinars. 10 Peaks is currently partnering with the University of Calgary's Hunter Center for entrepreneurship, and it is seeking additional partnerships for financial stability. The organization strives to provide balanced conversations about sustainability and energy transition to inspire and engage students in the fast-changing world of technology and innovation.
The AEG podcast features an interview with Dagmar Knutson, the founder of 10 Peaks Innovation Alliances. Dagmar's non-profit organization aims to educate Alberta's youth on technology, innovation, inclusivity, energy, environment, and career opportunities. The organization's inspiration came from her son's lack of knowledge about the energy industry in Alberta. Dagmar describes the organization's events, such as an annual student conference, case competitions, micro-grants, entrepreneurship camps, and innovation webinars. 10 Peaks is currently partnering with the University of Calgary's Hunter Center for entrepreneurship, and it is seeking additional partnerships for financial stability. The organization strives to provide balanced conversations about sustainability and energy transition to inspire and engage students in the fast-changing world of technology and innovation.