BCA Podcasts The Brief: Mixed Signals: Fall Economic Update on Alberta's Economy
As we get into the final quarter of 2023, Alberta’s economy is sending some mixed signals. Many indicators point to a strong provincial economy including good labour market conditions, positive business activity, and wage growth, but challenges of affordability, slowing national growth, and declining consumer confidence weigh on future growth expectations.
In this conversation, we speak with BCAs Economist Team Mike Holden & Alicia Planincic to cover topics including wages & affordability, the labour market, and business investment. We also look ahead at our predictions for next quarter.
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