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REPORT: Measuring the impact of natural resources on PNWER economies

Posted on Reports & Series by · July 09, 2019 9:43 AM

Statistical data and information is essential for making informed decisions about natural resources. Here's our take on how some provinces, territories, and states in the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region are treating the issue - and how they can improve.

NOV. 14 EVENT - Learn how LNG Canada project will drive economic growth in B.C.

Posted on Articles by · October 31, 2018 6:45 AM

Economist Philip Cross and an expert panel will deliver valuable insights at this Vancouver lunchtime event.

Once again, majority of Top 100 B.C. companies are in resources

Posted on Articles by · July 16, 2018 8:13 PM

The idea that natural resources are receding as the driver of the provincial economy proves to be just as mythical as ever. Forestry, mining and other sectors are going from strength to strength.

Why you should be concerned about Canada's economic path

Posted on Articles by · May 22, 2018 1:11 PM

A record trade deficit shows Canada is not keeping up. Can we get our crude oil to new markets in time to reverse this growing trend? Maybe, but it will take a pipeline.

A Walk in the Park: Two views on Canada's natural-resource future

Posted on Articles by · February 15, 2018 7:00 AM

AUDIO: People are torn between the environment and the economy – but what can we do about this? Resource Works executive director Stewart Muir and pipeline opponent Tzeporah Berman, who has been working for years to undermine Canadian energy sovereignty, took this question to a cross-Canada radio audience.

Moving beyond conflict on resource issues

Posted on Articles by · February 14, 2018 4:53 PM

What’s the way to move beyond conflict on key resource issues? Not just on a contentious pipeline, but on the larger questions of balance between economy and environment? Stewart Muir looks at what will help—and at what won’t.

Snapshot of Northern B.C.'s resource economy

Posted on Articles by · January 11, 2018 6:56 AM

A study from the Northern Development Initiative Trust shows that the region continues its hefty contribution to provincial well-being. Uncertainties in trade and decision making have consequences for all British Columbia residents.

Current measures of eco performance do a poor job of valuing Canada

Posted on Articles by · November 27, 2017 11:00 AM

Canada’s climate is challenging and hugely variable given that our land area begins at the 42nd latitude and extends to the magnetic north. Between long distances and extreme temperature, Canadians use lots of energy for basic heating, cooling, and mobility.

The 7 myths of BC's resource economy

Posted on Reports & Series by · December 01, 2016 12:43 AM

It can be difficult to grasp just how important the resource sector is to the province's economy. But a research report produced by economist Philip Cross for Resource Works gives us a useful picture

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REPORT: Measuring the impact of natural resources on PNWER economies

Statistical data and information is essential for making informed decisions about natural resources. Here's our take on how some provinces, territories, and states in the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region are treating the issue - and how they can improve.

NOV. 14 EVENT - Learn how LNG Canada project will drive economic growth in B.C.

Economist Philip Cross and an expert panel will deliver valuable insights at this Vancouver lunchtime event.

Once again, majority of Top 100 B.C. companies are in resources

The idea that natural resources are receding as the driver of the provincial economy proves to be just as mythical as ever. Forestry, mining and other sectors are going from strength to strength.

Why you should be concerned about Canada's economic path

A record trade deficit shows Canada is not keeping up. Can we get our crude oil to new markets in time to reverse this growing trend? Maybe, but it will take a pipeline.

A Walk in the Park: Two views on Canada's natural-resource future

Moving beyond conflict on resource issues

What’s the way to move beyond conflict on key resource issues? Not just on a contentious pipeline, but on the larger questions of balance between economy and environment? Stewart Muir looks at what will help—and at what won’t.

Snapshot of Northern B.C.'s resource economy

A study from the Northern Development Initiative Trust shows that the region continues its hefty contribution to provincial well-being. Uncertainties in trade and decision making have consequences for all British Columbia residents.

Current measures of eco performance do a poor job of valuing Canada

Canada’s climate is challenging and hugely variable given that our land area begins at the 42nd latitude and extends to the magnetic north. Between long distances and extreme temperature, Canadians use lots of energy for basic heating, cooling, and mobility.

The 7 myths of BC's resource economy

It can be difficult to grasp just how important the resource sector is to the province's economy. But a research report produced by economist Philip Cross for Resource Works gives us a useful picture

The price of gold: as seen through a roller coaster simulation

Graphing commodities price fluctuations can get boring, but not for long.

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