Alberta is in the midst of an economic boom, thanks to a rapidly expanding business sector and an enterprising work force. This growth has resulted in an exploding population and thriving commercial and residential real estate markets. In fact, Alberta-based commercial and residential real estate is widely considered to be one of the safest and more profitable markets available.
The Alberta Advantage is the unique combination of benefits that make this province an outstanding place to live, work and do business, including:
- A strong and diversified economy
- A globally competitive business tax environment
- An efficient and modern infrastructure
- Strategic access to the North American free trade market, and to north Asia markets
- A young, skilled and productive workforce
- The lowest overall personal taxes in Canada
- A fiscally responsible government with no net debt
- A government that understands and works closely with business
- Safe communities with a superior quality of life and diverse cultures
Companies are expanding in the province at an ever-increasing rate, and this is due to the outstanding business advantages in Alberta, such as:
- A skilled and productive workforce
- Low operating costs
- Canada's most attractive tax regime
- Highly developed infrastructure
- Access to key markets
Building the Alberta Energy Hub
We welcome you to visit the Alberta Government webpage to learn more about the Alberta Advantage.
We also encourage you to visit the Alberta Oilsands website and watch a short video created for Alberta’s Oil Sand by the Government of Alberta detailing the current economic boom in Alberta.


