Strong economy

In Alberta, investors benefit from one of the most successful and diverse economies in the world.

  • Alberta consistently has the highest investment per capita among Canadian provinces.
  • In 2010, Alberta investment per capita was $18,930 - almost double the Canadian average of $9,910.
  • Total investment in 2010 reached $70.4 billion.
  • Alberta continues to lead the nation in employment, exports and investment.

Economic Highlights
Stay informed about Alberta's economic performance. Get the latest weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly economic highlights for the Province of Alberta.

Employment
Alberta has a skilled and productive workforce.

In 2010:

  • Alberta had the third lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 6.5%, well below the national rate of 8.0%.
  • Alberta had the highest labour force participation rate among the provinces at 72.9%, reaching 5.9% higher than the national average.
  • Alberta had the highest employment rate among the provinces at 68.1%.

Natural resources
Alberta’s traditional strengths are found in its resource-based industries, such as agriculture, energy and forestry.

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Technology
Alberta has a growing technology sector that has earned an international reputation for innovation. The strengths of this sector are found in:

Trade 
In 2010, Alberta's exports were $77.8 billion, representing an 11.3% increase from $69.9 billion in 2009.

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