Government of Alberta

Measures the growth in labour productivity as measured by the ratio of output (GDP) to the number of hours worked.

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.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of the economic production which takes place within the geographical boundaries of a province or country. It can be measured at basic prices (by industry) or at market prices.

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.

Total private and public capital expenditures in any given year. This includes expenditures on construction, machinery and equipment.

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.