Prosperity Is Built, Not Debated Into Existence
Shondell Sabad reflects on Alberta’s democratic process and why practical action, investment and collaboration are essential to building the province’s economic future.
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Small Business Needs Action, Not Just Applause
Shondell Sabad explains why Alberta’s small businesses need more than recognition and how the Alberta Business Alliance is working to turn conversations into action.
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Who Is Building Business in Alberta and Why?
Shondell Sabad examines who is building Alberta’s next generation of businesses and why regulation, investment conditions and the ability to grow matter to the province’s economic future.
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Celebrating Alberta’s Apprentices
Shondell Sabad reflects on Alberta’s record apprenticeship numbers and why expanding skilled trades training is essential to the province’s ability to build, compete and grow.
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When Government Says, “Tough Times,” SMEs Hear Something Different
Shondell Sabad examines what “tough times” really mean for small and medium-sized businesses and why policymakers need to consider the capital, jobs and personal risks carried by entrepreneurs.
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Labour Day: The People Behind Alberta’s Future Prosperity
Shondell Sabad reflects on the people behind Alberta’s prosperity and why workers, entrepreneurs, investors and businesses must succeed together to build the province’s economic future.
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Canada’s Energy Problem Isn’t Supply. It’s Optionality.
Shondell Sabad examines why Canada’s energy challenge is not supply, but optionality—and why pipelines, LNG, tidewater access and diversified markets are essential to strengthening Canada’s position.
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Tariffs Make Headlines — Consumers and Businesses Pay the Bill
Tariffs make headlines, but businesses and consumers bear the consequences. ABA looks at why Alberta’s small businesses need a stronger voice in trade and policy decisions.
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The Democratization of Abundance—and Alberta’s Opportunity to Build It
Peter Diamandis recently published a provocative chart on what he calls the coming democratization of abundance. His argument is that AI, robotics, autonomous transportation and advanced manufacturing could make many things considered luxuries today dramatically cheaper and broadly accessible. Personalized healthcare, private tutoring, transportation, household assistance and even housing could all look very different within…
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Working With Your Hands Is Back
Working with your hands is back. Alberta’s strengths in skilled trades, manufacturing, engineering and entrepreneurship position the province to lead a new generation of builders.