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Canada one of fastest growing developed economies this year -CBOC

Exports expected to increase 2.3%, fueled mainly by soaring energy exports With strong economic growth in the first half of the year, the Canadian economy is expected to grow by an impressive 3.1 per cent in 2017, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Canadian Outlook Bulletin: Autumn 2017. “Canada’s economy continues to perform well above […]

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Alberta, Western Provinces to lead Canadian economic growth in 2017

Alberta expected to outperform all provinces and grow 3.3% Alberta and Saskatchewan are expected to emerge out of recession and lead the provinces in economic growth this year, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Provincial Outlook: Spring 2017. British Columbia is forecast to see growth ease this year, but the province will still tie with

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Calgary and Edmonton on the road to economic recovery – Conference Board

Unless oil price rises above $50/b, high paying oil and gas jobs may not return until 2018 or later Gradually rising oil prices will help pull the economies of Calgary and Edmonton out of recession this year, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Metropolitan Outlook: Spring 2017. Calgary’s economy is expected to grow for

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Worst over for Alberta economy, a modest recovery for 2017 – Conference Board of Canada

Ottawa – Alberta is forecast to emerge from one of the worst recessions to hit the province in decades next year, albeit economic recovery is likely to be modest, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Provincial Outlook: Autumn 2016. “It appears that the worst may be over for Alberta, but the road to recovery

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