Doing Business in Alberta

Press Releases

This section provides press releases of interest to companies doing business in Alberta.

Mixed reviews on how companies are dealing with white-collar crime in Canada

The perceived risk of cybercrime to Canadian organizations is on the rise according to a new report on economic crime from PwC.

Alberta’s business leaders positive about a Conservative majority government: PwC’s May 2011 Business & Consumer Confidence Indices

Alberta’s business leaders indicated a renewed sense of optimism in May 2011 with increases in both the current and future business conditions results of PwC’s Business and Consumer Indices.

High crude oil prices and large investments in shale drive growth for oil & gas producers: PwC’s Canadian Annual Energy Survey

Higher oil prices and increasing production in unconventional oil and gas resources has significantly altered the global energy sector, according to PwC’s latest Canadian Annual Energy Survey report.

Despite small role in renewable energy M&A boom, Canada is set to take off

While Canada has not been as active in M&A deals compared to other countries, a new report shows our market is ready for a significant change of events in global renewable deal making.

Canada’s energy sector on the rebound after a difficult 2009, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers

In 2009, Canada’s oil and gas producers suffered their weakest earnings performance since 2002, albeit with improvement in the second half of the year.

Canadian Q2 M&A activity outpaces the global trend - volumes up 15% over the prior quarter, with energy and materials deals leading the way: PwC

While this quarter’s growth is noteworthy, the consecutive quarterly pace of deal volume growth has slowed by 12%.

Energy companies prioritize asset management over the next three years: PwC

The Perfect Storm: Catalyst for Performance Optimization survey indicates that the energy industry wants to strengthen its ability to survive the next downturn.

Alberta business confidence index increases for the fourth month in a row, reaffirming business owners’ optimism for economic future

November results reaffirm that Alberta business leaders and consumers continue to be optimistic about economic conditions as they head into the New Year.

Economic crime in Canada rises to highest level in six years

The Canadian summary of the Global Economic Crime Survey reveals that Canada needs to be doing more to prevent fraud, money laundering and other forms of economic crime.

“Oil at $1,000 per barrel in 2030?” asks a recent PwC survey reporting on how transportation and logistics companies will evolve

Climate change, rising energy prices and increasing local sourcing are current and future challenges for the transport & logistics (T&L) industry, according to the new global survey: Transportation and Logistics 2030 by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Continued business optimism in Alberta; consumers see pros and cons: PwC Confidence Index compiled by Leger Marketing

Business confidence in Alberta has substantially improved for the second consecutive quarter, according to the latest PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Confidence Index compiled by Leger Marketing, indicating that business leaders continue to be optimistic about the economic conditions after the recent downturn.

83% of Canadian energy companies have not reached the half-way mark for their IFRS conversions: PricewaterhouseCoopers

A survey of energy companies — both public and private — indicated that 87% will be adopting IFRS in Canada by the Canadian Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) deadline of January 1, 2011.

PwC online magazine explores market drivers, confidence of Alberta businesses and practical advice on making sustainable change in organizations

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, according to the latest edition of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) Doing Business in Alberta online magazine.

Alberta businesses and consumers continue to be optimistic about the economy: PwC survey

The Alberta Business Confidence Index held steady at 103 in July, after crossing the 100 mark in May 2009, according to the Business and Consumer Confidence Indices survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Leger Marketing.

PricewaterhouseCoopers launches Doing Business in Alberta

To help Alberta companies yield savings and realize lasting value in a challenging economic environment, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) today announced the launch of Doing Business in Alberta, an online magazine that offers resources and practical steps for success.