Western Canada's Real Economy, In Real Time.
Mining · Energy · Forestry · Ports · AG · Power · New Gear
Industry. Sourced. Checked. Not Financial Advice.
21 major projects across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Yukon, and what happens next in 2027. LNG, mines, ports, power lines. Owner, stage, next milestone and the official source for each.
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GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN
Cites StatCan: employment up 5,900 year over year in October, unemployment 5.9% vs 6.7% nationally.
Source: GOV. OF SASKATCHEWAN, Nov 6, 2026
THIS WEEK IN THE WEST
• MiningTech NA: Nov 9–10, Vancouver
• Agri-Trade: Nov 11–13, Red Deer
• PNWER Forum: Nov 12–13, Richmond
• GVBOT Energy Forum: Nov 13, Vancouver
• Arctic Indigenous Business Awards: Nov 15, Whitehorse
Dates from organizers.
GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN
Reports its helium and associated gases Crown offering drew over $4.9M, with bids on all 8 permits.
Next offering: April 5, 2027.
Source: GOV. OF SASKATCHEWAN (@SKGov), Nov 6, 2026
BCI.BASE: Western Canada's real economy, in one place.
Mining, energy, forestry, ports, agriculture, construction, power and automation. Every item sourced, all in real time.
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MiningTech North America runs today and tomorrow at the Vancouver Convention Centre: AI, automation and electrification in mining, with speakers from AME and UBC. Program: https://t.co/b7yz9XRzdO @MiningTech1
@FNNGAlliance Good to hear Karen Ogen out on the CBC. That shift from benefit agreements to ownership is the part a lot of people across the North are watching.
MORNING WIRE · Nov 9
• Sask helium offering: 8 permits, $4.9M+ in bids (@SKGov)
• Sask jobs +5,900 y/y; manufacturing +20.1%
• BC Hydro: ~30,000 still out after storms
Full list in Tuesday's email:
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GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA
Reports 2025 real GDP up 3.3%, vs 1.9% nationally, citing Statistics Canada.
GDP per person near $76,000, highest in Canada.
Source: GOV. OF ALBERTA (@YourAlberta), Nov 6, 2026
GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN
Welcomes China extending tariff relief on canola meal and peas through 2028.
China is its second-largest export market.
Source: GOV. OF SASKATCHEWAN (@SKGov), Nov 5, 2026
WOODFIBRE LNG
Files stormwater and drainage permit application with BC Energy Regulator.
Treated water to discharge to Howe Sound; 30-day public comment window applies.
Source: WOODFIBRE LNG, Nov 5, 2026
NEW GEAR
Celtex Electric & Automation is now listed on New Gear: PLC, HMI, DCS and SCADA programming, servo and motion tuning, systems integration and drive repair. HQ Calgary, AB.
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