Doing Business in Alberta

Strengthening the Balance Sheet

Natural gas has long been the quiet driver of Alberta’s economy. And with the price of natural gas dropping to a seven-year low and inventories reaching a record high, many organizations – both public and private – are re-evaluating their long-term business strategies. PwC offers organizations advice on how to build sustainability into their capital structures and position themselves for success.

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PwC Events in Alberta

December 10, 2009
Annual Business Update for Private Companies
Edmonton
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Our concise look at issues facing Alberta organizations arrow

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Decision Time for Income Trusts

With the specified investment flow-through (SIFT) tax set to take effect in 2011, most income trusts will need to convert into a corporation. In this article, we discuss the consequences of not switching back.

Getting IT Right

One of the largest information technology (IT) issues for Alberta companies is keeping costs at a minimum. However, adopting the right strategy now, during the downturn, can help companies get a leg up on their competitors.

What's New in Alberta

In this new feature, we will share up to date news and features on issues impacting Alberta. This edition, we look at the results of PwC’s Business and Consumer Confidences survey, Canadian Energy Survey, and Business Insights survey. There’s also news on the extension of two incentive programs for Alberta’s energy sector.