Government of Alberta

The value of construction intentions for buildings in the non-residential and residential sectors. The data are obtained from a monthly survey of Canadian municipalities. For this indicator seasonally adjusted estimates are shown.

The number of people who are unemployed as a percentage of the active labour force (i.e. employed and unemployed).

The number of people who worked for pay or profit, performed unpaid domestic work, or had a job but were not able to work due to legitimate absence

Construction of housing units in urban centres with a population of 10,000 and over. A housing unit is considered "started" when basement foundation construction begins.

The number of Employment Insurance beneficiaries represents a count of persons who qualified for unemployment insurance benefits.

Average weekly earnings are derived by dividing total weekly earnings (including overtime earnings) by the number of employees. This data is compiled from the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours which is a business census of non-farm payroll employees.

Dollar value of sales of goods manufactured by Canadian establishments in the manufacturing sector. For this indicator seasonally adjusted estimates are shown, unless otherwise indicated.

Prices in US dollars per barrel of WCS oil and in Canadian dollars per gigajoule of natural gas.

A position is considered "vacant" if it meets all three of the following conditions: a specific position exists; work could start within 30 days; and the employer is actively seeking employees from outside the organization to fill the position. Data is based on a three month moving average.

The number of businesses that are incorporated in Alberta under the Business Corporations Act. Non-Alberta incorporations constitute businesses that are registered in Alberta but may have their headquarters outside Alberta.

Exports of goods to international destinations from a particular province or Canada. It does not include re-exports, i.e. goods that are being shipped out of the country after they have been imported.

The sales of all goods purchased for resale, minus returns and discounts. The retail trade sector includes companies engaged primarily in retailing merchandise.

The number of new motor vehicles sold. Motor vehicles include all trucks, vans, coaches and buses, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and other passenger cars.

The value of sales for wholesale merchants in Canada and the provinces. For this indicator seasonally adjusted estimates are shown.