This study by the Western Centre for Economic Research (WCER) examines small business exports to US and other international markets based on a 2007 survey of 387 firms with less than 100 employees. Most firms were in the manufacturing sector, supplemented by a few firms in professional and...

The Western Centre for Economic Research has constructed a new Alberta based, forward looking quarterly survey of business confidence. Businesses across Alberta and across industry sectors are surveyed to determine their outlook for future demand, employment needs, pricing and inventory levels....