alberta workforce: I can verify this...
- 03/16/12 01:37 AM
"Canada’s youths are heading west and east, in the chase of work, like never before. In Ontario, where the unemployment rate for youths soars above where it lies in other provinces, about 100,000 people left between 2003 and 2010, half of them belonging to Generation Y, notes Serge Coulombe, an economics professor at the University of Ottawa." Read More Out of the 10 tenants I placed this month about two thirds were from another province. They've all come for work and they are all in the early to middle twenties. Mostly single guys but a couple of women too. It does … (3 comments)
alberta workforce: Young Workforce Values Elder Workforce
- 12/05/07 02:36 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 workforce: This And That
- 11/09/07 06:42 PM
Alberta premier wants provincial trade barriers dropped -"Premier Ed Stelmach says Alberta is feeling the economic pinch from the soaring dollar, so it's time for the premiers to start talking about eliminating trade barriers between provinces..." " Stelmach says that eliminating this barriers would Stelmach says eliminating such barriers would increase productivity and competitiveness, build a bigger economy and help Canada compete with other trading nations." Hotel tax boosts tourism budget -"With that 23 per cent increase, there will be an increase in attention to Western Canada, with a really a strong focus on Alberta. There will also be a very … (0 comments)
alberta workforce: This And That
- 11/02/07 08:22 PM
Alberta premier urges oil sands firms to negotiate - "I'm sure, at the end of the day, those companies will realize it is in the best interests of their shareholders ... to sit down with the government and look at the two agreements and discuss how we can reach a solution," Ed Stelmach Alberta launches initiative to attract skilled labour - “We’ll work on the apprenticeship strategy and make sure that people that want to retrain, earn new skills and get opportunities to get engaged in construction get that chance.” Slim majority favours nuclear power in Alberta - "What we see are a … (0 comments)
alberta workforce: Call Of The West
- 10/28/07 01:23 PM
"The booming Alberta economy has maxed out the labour pool here," "It means employers here have to go somewhere else and with the manufacturing industry in Ontario facing massive layoffs there is an opportunity there." Ray Edwardson Organizer of the Workwest Career CaravanAlberta's labour shortage has over 30 companies including Greyhound, Lafarge and Century 21 setting up a job fair in Toronto November 3rd and 4th. Police, fire and transit services are also trawling for career minded people to pick up and move west. Royalties or no increased labour needs mean more people moving out west that will require quality, affordable … (4 comments)
alberta workforce: Some September News
- 09/27/07 03:36 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)
alberta workforce: Minimum Wage Increase
- 09/04/07 10:36 AM
" Alberta's minimum wage rose from $7 to $8 this Labour Day long weekend. The raise brings Alberta in line with the provinces of British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba, which all have $8 minimums. The Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut all have slightly higher minimum wages. Minimum wage is lowest in the Maritimes, where it ranges from $7 to $7.50 an hour." Read More I don't think this will have much of an impact as less than 1.7% of people in Alberta are earning minimum wage. I hear countless stories of fast food restaurants trawling the teenage customers offering incredible salaries because there … (0 comments)
alberta workforce: Why Oil Sands?
- 08/11/07 09:51 PM
Why Alberta? Alberta Is Canada’s Economic Champion The days of oilrigs pumping furiously are coming to an end. Unconventional sources of oil require more manpower to get the oil out of the ground. What does oil have to do with real estate? Imagine if your investment property was near the next big oil reserve, workers from around the world were going there to live and work for the next few decades. Tenants were willing to pay top rents because the economy was booming and they were making oil dollars. Alberta is that place, with vast oil sands that hold a proven 175 … (4 comments)
alberta workforce: Edmonton's Outlook For 2007 - How are they doing so far?
- 08/06/07 06:19 PM
Provincial Outlook 2007 - Alberta's economy is expected to be softer but still chart topping in 2007. Oil prices in the $40-$50 range will challenge break even points for riskier projects but are still well above the break-evens for the majority of provinces production. Oil Prices are now at $70 to $80 range. Making the oil sands a lot more profitable.
Provincial Update 2007 - Energy spin-off effects have kept Alberta leading the country in growth in just about every key economic indicator. Migration has doubled in numbers since 2005. Labour needs will double the migration to Alberta by 2010 34,000 … (0 comments)
alberta workforce: Three Reasons Why Alberta Rules
- 08/06/07 06:06 PM
Alberta Has Economic Growth Rivaled Only By China Alberta is in the midst of the strongest period of economic growth ever recorded by any province in Canada's history. This one of the great booms in Canada's history don't just read about it take part in it." Canadian Economic Observer
No. 1 Cost Effective City To Do Business The underlying economic fundamentals in Canada are the most favorable in all of the G-7 countries. 2006 KPMG study ranked Canada as the No.1 country for the sixth year in a row, and Edmonton as the No. 1city to do business in the … (0 comments)
alberta workforce: Weekly Alberta Statistics
- 08/06/07 05:22 PM
The Alberta Advantage website has an incredible resource section of weekly, monthly and yearly updates on the alberta economy. Monthly Economic Review - for July 2007 is a 26 page long pdf that contains:Monthly and quarterly indicators on the performance of the Alberta economy, and comparisons to other provinces, including: labour forcehousinginternational traveldomestic trademanufacturingenergyagricultureexportsbankruptcies and incorporations … (0 comments)
alberta workforce: Go West Young Man.... and Woman
- 08/03/07 09:42 PM
"Go west, young man," is U.S. historical lore. Now, or should I say again, Canadians are following suit. "That's what a record number of Canadians are doing. More than 370,000 of us, more than in any year before and half again as many as in 2003, changed provinces in 2006, according to data published last week by the well-regarded Centre for the Study of Living Standards. And there can be no doubt about the destinations of choice: Only Alberta and British Columbia recorded net increases in population from migration within Canada. Nor is there any doubt about who's moving: Only 44 … (4 comments)
alberta workforce: Youthful Alberta
- 07/24/07 01:58 PM
Alberta has the youngest population in Canada. Its incredible economic growth promises high paying jobs and is attracting young workers from across the country. The younger work force reflects both the economy's current strength and future growth potential."In a relative sense, we do have a somewhat favourable situation in terms of economic growth," "Having a younger age overall could potentially mean more younger workers -- that's good for the economy because it means you have more entry-level workers, you can pay them a bit less and so it contributes to economic growth." Frank Trovato, Professor of Demography and Sociology at the … (4 comments)
"Canada’s youths are heading west and east, in the chase of work, like never before.
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