A new report by the Canada West Foundation makes the case for governments at the municipal, provincial and federal level to support strong, consistent ESG reporting and provide clarity for investors. It offers 18 potential areas of action for governments and evaluates their usefulness.

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As the federal government turns to economic growth through the spring 2022 budget and the National Infrastructure Assessment, the report provides seven building blocks that are critical to the development of a nation-building infrastructure plan which is a key enabler for economic growth.

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This brief looks at the role stories play in shaping a society and offers recommendations on how Albertans can begin to reshape the narratives that define us. It also provides examples of how other cities and regions have changed their brands by identifying pre-existing strengths and building stories around them.

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On May 10, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal issued their long-awaited ruling on the constitutionality of the federal government’s Impact Assessment Act (formerly known as Bill C-69). The Alberta court found that the federal government had overstepped its bounds and that the Act was, in their opinion, not constitutional. In this brief, we break down what the ruling said, what the court’s justification was, what the implications are for resource development in Canada, and what steps come next.

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