For decades, Alberta has been seen as the land of boom or bust. When oil prices surged above US$100 a barrel, the economy took off like a rocket. When it sagged, jobs and investment in the oilpatch vanished. From premiers Lougheed to Notley, the remedy to this dizzying roller-coaster ride has been rolled up into […]
Source: Calgary Herald
A new report says changes to Alberta’s royalty regime will help make the province more competitive than its neighbours for conventional oil investment. The paper out Monday from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy found that changes to the royalty system will bring the marginal effective tax and royalty rate for conventional oil projects […]
Source: CBC
On behalf of The School of Public Policy, I offer sincerest condolences to the family of former Premier Jim Prentice. The School counts Jim as one of our early and ardent supporters. Mr. Prentice was a principled and honourable man in business and politics who was held in high regard by allies and opponents alike. […]
Calgary has a network of 151 volunteer-run, non-profit community associations (CAs). They provide programs and amenities to neighbourhoods and are considered an integral part of the city’s fabric. These CAs need clearly defined roles as they work to deliver programs and services, and advocate on local planning issues…