Why Alberta?

Alberta is Canada’s fastest growing province in terms of population, economy and diversity. Currently the driving economic engine of Canada, situated with the majestic Rocky Mountains to the west and the great prairies to the east, Alberta has grabbed the attention of Canada.

Canadians are flocking to Alberta for more than just the booming job market. Alberta offers a great lifestyle to the people living there. With more of an emphasis on work/life balance, Albertans cut out much of stress Canadians in the east experience. 

Cities such as Calgary with its western hospitality offered in a cosmopolitan style, presents a great lifestyle to its citizens with world class services, restaurants, skiing and festivals such as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” the annual Calgary Stampede.

Fast Facts:

• Capital city: Edmonton
• Canada's fastest growing province (population wise).
• Largest ski area in Canada – Lake Louise.
• Chinook winds sweep down on southern Alberta and raise temperatures in the winter.
• Provincial Motto: "Strong and Free".
• Alberta has Canada’s lowest personal income tax rates, and very reasonable cost-of-living ratio when compared with Toronto and Vancouver.

Economic Facts

• Over the past decade, Alberta had the highest rate of economic growth rate in Canada at 4.3% per year.
• In 2006, Alberta's economy grew by 6.8% and experts predict Alberta will have one of Canada's top performing economies in the future.
• The province consistently has the highest investment per capita among provinces.
• In 2006, Alberta investment per capita was $22,296, more than twice the national average. A total of $75.3 billion was invested in 2006, almost quadruple the 1996 level.
• Alberta's vibrant economy translates into a healthy job market. Average annual employment in the province in 2006 increased by 86,300 over 2005. Approximately 465,600 new jobs were created between 1996 and 2006.
• Alberta's average unemployment rate in 2006 was the lowest in Canada at 3.4%.
• Alberta’s average Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Leasing unemployment rate was even lower at only 1.8%
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