An Innovation Revolution: How Alberta Is Building the Future of Tech
Follow the incredible transformation of Alberta’s tech sector, from its humble beginnings in 2000 to its position as a global tech player today.
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Chart of the Week: Naturally speaking - Eating out versus eating in
Since COVID, growth in restaurant sales have far exceeded grocery sales as shown in our Chart of the Week. Is this due to smaller menu price increases, leading to people abandoning cooking at home? Is it due to people valuing social experiences in a post COVID world? Or could it be the surge in tourism in Alberta boosting restaurant sales? All are plausible explanations.
Economic Insights Focused on Alberta's Economy
Retail sales, the unemployment rate, population growth, inflation, international trade—these are just a few of the economic trends the team makes sense of in ATB’s daily insights.
Alongside a strong resource base, there are a number of sectors supporting the city’s diversification, and this strength is underpinned by its youthful demographics.
The outlook for housing starts in Calgary and Edmonton
Major crop prices in Alberta
A review of the key economic highlights of the week impacting Alberta.
Building Canada's economic muscle
Still pretty hazy
A rupture...not a transition