Alberta Advantage Print Friendly
To say that Alberta is the place to be is no idle boast. The province is in the midst of the strongest period of economic growth ever recorded by any province in Canadian history and all signs point to this trend continuing.
Alberta is blessed with an abundance of natural advantages, which have formed the foundation of our province's thriving economy. The Alberta government has built on this by engineering an economic plan that ensures a positive business climate exists in our province. A climate that encourages investment, creates diversity, and empowers Alberta businesses to compete successfully around the globe. The result is one of the world's most vibrant and competitive economies.
The Alberta Advantage
- 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 Asian markets
- Political stability and low taxes
- 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
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- Monthly Economic Review - March 2008 >> [PDF 382.3 KB]
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