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An inaugural economic report on Edmonton throws up some surprises
Heather Thomson Vice President, Economy & Engagement at Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
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When Heather Thomson, Vice President, Economy & Engagement at Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, first published the inaugural “State of the Economy: Edmonton unfiltered”, not everyone was happy about it. But the city now has a treasure trove of data on which to act. The 2025 State of the Economy: Edmonton unfiltered” offers up the most comprehensive and data-driven analysis of Edmonton’s economic strengths and challenges to date. The report is based on current data, purchased thanks to a government grant, from reliable sources such as Moneris, Esri, and Lightcast, rather than on outdated open-source data. The result of six months’ work, the report challenges some of the oft-repeated assumptions about Edmonton.
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EDMONTON’S AFFORDABILITY IN QUESTION
One thing that was bugging Heather — author of the report and social economist by trade — was the notion of Edmonton being so affordable.
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