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alberta population: In-migration to Alberta to continue. - 11/13/09 07:38 PM
"Meanwhile, according to ATB Financial economist Dan Sumner, the average Albertan spent more per capita on retail items since 2004 than people from any other province, yet in 2008 the average Albertan saved 13.7 per cent of disposable income, compared to a national average of 3.8 per cent. The reason for this discrepancy is that Albertans have had greater disposable income than people in other provinces, with high incomes and lower taxes. That will attract young people from Central Canada."You can expect population growth in Alberta to continue at a steady pace. The article goes on to state that real estate … (0 comments)

alberta population: Canada's Outlook For The Next 5 Years - 07/24/08 09:07 PM

 
 
The Conference Board of Canada has released it's 5 year outlook for Canada. Alberta performs superlatively in all areas.
Economic Growth - Alberta will be surpassed only by Saskatchewan in 2008 but from 2009 to 2012 Alberta will lead the nation, including Saskatchewan, by a solid percentage point Population Growth - In 2008 Alberta will lead the nation by a full 2% at 2.5%. The closest contender is Saskatchewan at 1.4% Unemployment Rates - No surprise here Alberta has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada and beats Ontario, Saskatchewan and B.C by a huge margin. Personal Income … (0 comments)

alberta population: Immigrants To Canada Head To Alberta - 07/22/08 12:09 AM
Canada relies on immigration to keep the economy and country functioning. Since Alberta is the economic powerhouse of the country tens of thousands of skilled workers are heading west to find their fortune in the booming oil industry"Workers holding Canadian skilled worker visas have been highlighted as a driving force behind the recent population growth seen in Alberta, according to new research. The study, by Statistics Canada, shows an inflow of immigrants, refugees and temporary foreign workers has turned the province into the country's fastest growing, reports the Calgary Herald." Canadian Visa BureauOf course new immigrants mean a steady stream of … (2 comments)

alberta population: Population Growth = Growing Market - 06/27/08 12:07 AM
graph courtesy of StatsCanAlberta again led the country in population growth in the first three months of 2008. The province now weighs in at 3.5 million. Although there was a small exodus from Alberta in 2007 the net in-migration is still the highest in Canada."Alberta's population rose by 0.41 per cent over the January to March period to reach an estimated 3,512,400, mainly as a result of strong immigration and net inflows of non-permanent residents," Statistics Canada Simple math tells me that more people means a continued demand for housing, whether it be rentals or purchases. If anything the buyer's market … (2 comments)

alberta population: What's The True Story? - 03/28/08 03:09 AM
So which is it? Is Saskatchewan the next mecca for life, work and investment or is the affordable housing, great jobs and incredible salaries just another wheat field in the sky?I am not sure.Saskatchewan has a lot of potential; there are large oil deposits, significant uranium and potash deposits and a diamond mine that but the economy isn't THAT huge and from what I can tell the reverse in-migration was about 150 people more going back to Saskatchewan than moved to Edmonton.First you read this:"The Canada West Foundation has published it's State of the West report - it's the first in … (0 comments)

alberta population: All The Brains Are Heading To Alberta - 03/04/08 09:37 PM
New Statistics Canada figures show that along with tradespeople, there is a huge surge of post-secondary school graduates choosing Edmonton over trendy spots like Montreal and Vancouver. Why because smart people go where the money is!In Vancouver you can spend close to 70% of your income on housing, Montreal you can get a job but pay higher taxes than you would in Alberta.Or you could chose Alberta with the lowest taxes in Canada, highest salaries and enjoy quite good housing affordability.No wonder over 160,000 people have moved to Alberta over the last 7 years. 
With a higher quality of life and virtually … (4 comments)

alberta population: Young Workforce Values Elder Workforce - 12/05/07 10:36 PM
Alberta's Greatest Resource Is People.Canada has the youngest population of any developed country and Alberta has the youngest population in Canada.At a median age of 35.9, Alberta's advantage is it's young highly trained and sustainable workforce. In turn younger families are causing a "rippling economic boom effect"; as they have children the demands on daycares and other facilities are increased . Daycares with huge waiting lists are turning to seniors to help ease their labour strain. "Alberta is an energetic and vibrant place that's attracting young workers," she said. "But we're also seeing how seniors are returning to work - like … (4 comments)

alberta population: Some September News - 09/27/07 10:36 PM
Alberta taking in more money than expected, but also spending more - ""Alberta's economy continues to outpace the rest of the country," said Finance Minister Lyle Oberg" This strong economy will attract more and more workers.  
ECONOMY: Edmonton rated ‘best in the west’ for business opportunities - "Edmonton has been named the Number 1 metro area in Western Canada for business investment based on the number of capital projects and expansions taking place in the region, said the Edmonton Economic Development Corp (EEDC)". Edmonton is still the best place to invest in Real Estate.
Alberta's labour shortage eases -"The number … (2 comments)

 
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