Business & Economy

Alberta small business confidence sees some improvement: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says its April Business Barometer shows small business confidence in the province has taken another step in the right direction.CFIB says confide...

Apr 29, 2020

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 29

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to begin at 9 a....

Apr 29, 2020

Forecasts show Alberta could begin reopening economy in May: Kenney

EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta is doing better than expected on containing COVID-19 and the plan is to begin relaxing health lockdown rules next month.Kenney said details of Alberta's re...

Apr 29, 2020

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 28

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to begin at 9 a....

Apr 28, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 24

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to begin 9:15 a....

Apr 24, 2020

Alberta Senator calls for post-pandemic economic recovery council

A senator from Alberta is calling on the Prime Minister to form a new council to look at the future of Canada's economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Doug Black says the mandate of the Canadian...

Apr 23, 2020 Senator Doug Black (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 23

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to begin 9:15 a....

Apr 23, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)

Preventive measures at Alberta meat plants came too late to stop outbreaks

CALGARY - The rapid spread of COVID-19 at Canada's meat-packing plants isn't a surprise, say union and health officials. Fabian Murphy, president of the Agriculture Union, which represents federal mea...

Apr 23, 2020

Energy sector shutting down oil production as low crude prices persist

Calgary-based oil and gas companies are continuing to reduce production, cut spending and trim costs as volatile oil prices remain stubbornly below profitable levels for most.Enerplus Corp. announced ...

Apr 22, 2020

Alberta public pension manager loses big in oilpatch investments: analysis

Alberta's public pension manager has lost millions after investing in smaller energy companies at a time when the entire sector is in decline, an analysis has found.The left-wing think tank Progress A...

Apr 22, 2020