The new Alberta‑Ottawa MOU unlocks a rare window for major energy and infrastructure projects. Alberta Enterprise Group members are prepared with the skilled workforce, equipment and know‑how to deliver safely and swiftly. With clear rules and decisive action, this partnership can restore investor confidence, create jobs and reignite Alberta’s economic momentum.
For nearly a century Alberta has defended its autonomy – from the 1926 Transfer of Natural Resources under Premier John E. Brownlee to today’s leadership of Premier Danielle Smith. Together with Alberta Enterprise Group and its president Catherine Brownlee, the province’s businesses and citizens keep pushing for fair federal policies that protect Alberta’s economic future.
Alberta’s most iconic companies began as humble startups, yet Canada’s pipeline of high‑potential ventures is slipping behind the U.S. and EU. Rising capital‑gains taxes, red‑tape, and trade hurdles deter founders, while rival nations reward risk. By adopting a QSBS‑style exemption, cutting bureaucratic delays, and easing provincial barriers, Canada can reclaim its status as a cradle for world‑changing ideas.
Bill C 5 may dominate headlines, but the real story for Alberta lies in how the legislation reshapes project approvals, Indigenous consultation and inter provincial dynamics. Policymakers, investors and community leaders must look past the sound bite and examine the bill’s procedural shortcuts, fiscal implications and the province’s capacity to protect its energy corridor while respecting Indigenous rights.
Alberta Next Panels gave everyday Albertans a seat at the table, sparking candid, province‑wide conversations on sovereignty, prosperity and Canada‑Alberta relations. The result: a citizen‑driven model that builds trust, stabilizes policy and creates the certainty businesses need to invest confidently in Alberta’s future.
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.
Discover how Alberta’s relentless entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to exponential thinking drive innovation and economic growth, regardless of federal politics. Learn how reducing red tape, unlocking capital, and fostering ambition can propel the province into a future of bold achievements.
The recent one-month suspension of a 25-per-cent tariff by the United States on most Canadian imports has thrown many Alberta small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into a state of uncertainty. While the intent behind these tariffs seems to be to not only protect American jobs and industries by taxing goods consumed within the U.S., but also to motivate action on border issues such as illegal migration and the movement of the deadly drug fentanyl, the ripple effects are being felt keenly north of the border.
Canada’s small businesses have a big impact on our economy. As of 2021, there were 1.21 million employer businesses in the country. Of that number, nearly 98 per cent were small businesses. Over eight million Canadians, or roughly 68 per cent of the total private sector labour force, were employed by a small business.1 To top it off, they generated nearly 38 per cent of private sector GDP in 2019.
Canada’s small businesses have a big impact on our economy. As of 2021, there were 1.21 million employer businesses in the country. Of that number, nearly 98 per cent were small businesses. Over eight million Canadians, or roughly 68 per cent of the total private sector labour force, were employed by a small business.1 To top it off, they generated nearly 38 per cent of private sector GDP in 2019.
