A strong, vibrant and fast growing economy are among the main reasons Albertans enjoy a high quality of life and newcomers continue to migrate to the province. The Government of Alberta has coined the phrase “The Alberta Advantage” to describe what makes the province a great place to live, work and play. The following are some of the benefits of living in Alberta:
- Along with a wealth of resources, comes a beautiful, natural environment
- A skilled and productive workforce
- Lowest unemployment rate
- A fiscally responsible government with no debt
- The lowest overall personal taxes in Canada
- No provincial sales tax
- Strategic access to the North American free trade market and to north Asian markets
- A modern and efficient infrastructure
- Safe communities with a superior quality of life and diverse culture
- Access to national parks such as Jasper, Banff and Kananaskis Country
Edmonton is Alberta’s capital city. It was recently named the Cultural Capital of Canada, a program that recognizes the important role cities and communities play in highlighting the richness and diversity of our culture.
The City of Calgary, located approximately 80 km east of the Canadian Rockies, is Alberta’s largest city.
The province offers many vibrant communities and places to reside beyond these major urban centres. Whether you’re changing locations within the province or moving from another part of Canada or country, find the resources and information you need at: www.services.gov.ab.ca.
If you are a newcomer to Canada, there are community supports and resources available for immigrants and refugees.