About Alberta

Alberta economy

The Freedom to Create. The Spirit to Achieve.

Renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit, Alberta offers an economy set up for global success with excellent infrastructure, IT connectivity and a fine transport system.

  • Small businesses (with less than 50 employees) account for 95.5% (142,348) of all businesses with employees in Alberta. The small business sector is responsble for about 20% of Alberta’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Source: Industry Canada, Key Small Business Statistics, July 2008.
     
  • Alberta is home to many leading companies and research institutes. We offer a breath of fresh air for career professionals seeking to thrive in an environment where skill, innovation and inspiration are common-place.

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Government of Alberta

Date Updated: Mar 25, 2009
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