Productivity. People. Productive Capacity

Independent research and commentary exploring the people, skills and systems required to turn Canada’s economic ambition into lasting prosperity.

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Opinion: When Alberta’s skills and investment don’t match, productivity pays the price

Canada’s economic ambitions depend on having enough skilled people to build, operate and sustain what comes next. As major projects accelerate, workforce capacity is becoming a critical constraint on Canada’s ability to turn opportunity into productivity and growth.

Dr. Agatha Ojimelukwe

July 17, 2026

Alberta’s AI Economy is an Energy Workforce Story

Alberta is not building a digital economy. We are building an energy system for AI. The workforce implications are widely misunderstood.

Dr. Agatha Ojimelukwe

May 4, 2026

Exploring Productive Capacity

People & Skills

Workforce development demographics, participation, education and the future of work.

Industrial Investment

Energy, natural resources, infrastructure, technology and emerging economic opportunities.

Productivity & Growth

The conditions that enable people, organizations and economies to produce more value.

Institutions & Leadership

How education, industry, government and leadership shape Canada’s capacity to deliver

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About Agatha

Dr. Agatha Ojimelukwe

Academic leader, researcher and writer exploring Canada’s productivity and productive capacity through the people and skills required to make economic ambition real.

Her perspectives are shaped by her work in education, workforce development, energy and natural resources, and her commitment to helping build a more productive and prosperous Canada.