Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund 2021 Annual Report
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund prioritized investments that strengthen the innovation ecosystem and support local entrepreneurs. The Board of Directors approved a greater focus on investments that make Calgary a destination of choice for innovators and entrepreneurs and grow more local companies across their life cycle.
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Calgary Labour Force Survey Results - April 2022
A look at Calgary region's labour force statistics from the previous month.
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Calgary Labour Force Survey Results - June 2022
The unemployment rate in the Calgary Region decreased over one percentage point to 5.5 per cent in June.
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The State of Calgary's Innovation Ecosystem
As we embrace technology and innovative thinking to create solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges in energy, agribusiness, transportation, life sciences/health, and social services, Calgary’s growing innovation ecosystem will play a critical role.
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Calgary Labour Force Survey Results - August 2022
The unemployment rate in the Calgary Region fell below the 5.0 per cent threshold to 4.9 per cent. The last time Calgary’s unemployment rate was under 5.0 per cent was in 2014 and it surged to 15.4 per cent in June 2020 at the peak of COVID-19 shutdown.
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Global Innovation Ecosystems Review
This report provides a jurisdictional review and trajectory analysis of leading innovation ecosystems. It provides examples and insights from leading regions, including Austin, Texas; Greater Helsinki, Finland; Tel-Aviv, Israel; Toronto-Waterloo and Montreal, on how Calgary can strengthen its innovation ecosystem to unlock opportunities for more sustainable growth.
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Calgary Labour Force Survey Results - September 2022
The unemployment rate in the Calgary region increased to 5.2 per cent in September from 4.9 per cent in August.
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Calgary Labour Force Survey Results - October 2022
The unemployment rate in the Calgary region increased one percentage point to 5.3 per cent in October.
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Lessons for Calgary’s Innovation Ecosystem
The final installment of the three-part Innovation study with RSM Canada lays out key insights for Calgary to take advantage of emerging opportunities to become a top creative hub, where cutting-edge research meets real-world application to solve global challenges.
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Alberta Esports Strategy 2022
Alberta is in the game to become a global esports hub. With a strong competitive video gaming community, record innovation investment and an established esports association, Alberta is ready to seize the billion-dollar opportunity. The Alberta Esports Strategy identifies four pillars to form the foundation of a robust esports ecosystem.
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Calgary Labour Force Survey Results - November 2022
The unemployment rate in the Calgary region increased 0.7 percentage points to 6 per cent in November.
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Calgary Labour Force Survey Results - December 2022
The unemployment rate in the Calgary region increased 0.6 percentage points to 6.6 per cent in December.
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Alberta Film and TV Labour Market Survey 2023
This report outlines the current and projected labour market needs required to support the continued growth of Alberta's film and TV production industry.
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An Action Plan for Alberta’s Screen Production Workforce 2023
This Workforce Action Plan proposes recommendations to evidence-based challenges and gaps in specific areas of the screen production workforce in Alberta. This is the subsequent report from the Alberta Film and Television Labour Market Survey.
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Towards A Fuel Hydrogen Economy in the Calgary Region: A Feasibility Study 2023
Calgary and Alberta are “superbly positioned” to be leaders in the hydrogen economy. Authored by The Transition Accelerator for the Calgary Region Hydrogen Task Force, this study demonstrates the Calgary region’s potential as a major hydrogen hub. Learn more about the $4.6 billion per year hydrogen market potential for Calgary in a net-zero future.
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