Creating a case study on Alberta’s commerce policies over the last 100 years involves examining how policies have evolved and their impacts on business and economic development in the province.

Alberta, a province in Canada, has a diverse economic history influenced by its natural resources, political decisions, and global economic trends. Here’s a structured approach to analyzing Alberta’s commerce policies:

1. Historical Overview

Early 20th Century (1920s-1940s)

• Economic Context: Predominantly agricultural with some early oil discoveries.
• Policies: Limited government intervention. The economy was influenced by global commodity prices and the Great Depression.
• Key Developments: Discovery of oil at Leduc in 1947 marked a significant shift in Alberta’s economic landscape.

Post-War Era (1950s-1970s)

• Economic Context: Rapid growth due to oil boom. Urbanization and industrialization increased.
• Policies: Expansion of public sector involvement. Introduction of the Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority in 1974.
• Key Developments: Establishment of major oil and gas infrastructure and the development of the oil sands.

Late 20th Century (1980s-1990s)

• Economic Context: Volatility in oil prices. Diversification…