The Alberta government said the province is the best place in Canada to live, work, and raise a family, and a new campaign which they have launched to attract talented professionals will tell that story..On Monday, the provincial government launched a "Alberta is Calling" campaign in the Toronto and Vancouver market aiming to attract skilled, educated and motivated talent to consider moving their careers and future to Alberta..The campaign highlighted the many cost-of-living, career, and lifestyle advantages of life in Alberta including:.Highest average wages and lowest taxes in the countryHome ownership in a major city for a fraction of the costShorter average commute timesCareer opportunities in emerging and growing industriesEasy access to world-famous mountain parks for year-round hiking, skiing, biking and over 300 days of sunshine per year..“Alberta’s Recovery Plan has been so effective in growing the economy that we are now facing a shortage of skilled workers across several sectors," Premier Jason Kenney said.."Fortunately, Alberta has among the best opportunities and the highest quality of life in Canada.".According to the UCP government, job vacancy rates are high with more than 100,000 open jobs in the province with 78% of Alberta businesses reporting shortages restricting their ability to meet demand..The provincial government noted Alberta has seen the highest employment growth in the country in 2022. Between December 2021 and July 2022, employment in Alberta increased by 68,200 jobs compared to an increase of 47,800 in Ontario and 45,400 in British Columbia, despite both having larger populations.."Alberta workers continue to have the highest earnings across all provinces," the UCP government stated..According to the UCP government, Alberta’s $1,251 average weekly earnings (May 2022) are the highest in the country (second highest is Ontario at $1,197/week and third is B.C. at $1,159/week)..According to Statistics Canada’s 2020 Canadian Income Survey, released in March 2022, Alberta families earned a median after-tax income of $104,000 in 2020, which is more than $7,000 higher than Ontario and nearly $10,000 higher than families in British Columbia..The Alberta Government said housing is more affordable in Alberta than in Vancouver or Toronto..The Demographia International Housing Affordability study, released in March 2022, named Edmonton and Calgary among the top ten most affordable housing markets when compared to 92 major cities around the world..According to Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data, the average home sale price over the last three years in Edmonton was $383,000 – 34% of the price in Greater Vancouver, and 38% of the price in Greater Toronto, respectively..The average home sale price in Calgary was $484,000, 43% of the price in Greater Vancouver, and 48% of the price in Greater Toronto, respectively..According to the provincial government CREA data shows that home prices are significantly more stable in Alberta as well:.Over the last ten years, home sale prices in Edmonton have grown by 18% and in Calgary by 21%..Over the same period, home sale prices in Vancouver increased by 52% and in Toronto by 135%. CMHC’s February 2021 Rental Market Report shows that rents are more affordable in Alberta..Over the last three years:.Average rent in Edmonton was 71% of that in Vancouver, and 79% of that in Toronto.Average rent in Calgary was 74% of that in Vancouver, and 82% of that in Toronto..The UCP government stated, "Alberta families generally pay lower personal taxes (for 2022, considering annual family incomes of $75k, $150k, and $300k).".Compared to B.C., an Alberta family with two children will pay on average $1,400, $4,900 and $13,100 less in taxes respectively..Compared to Ontario, an Alberta family with two children will pay on average $3,800, $8,700, and $20,700 less in taxes respectively.."Alberta has no provincial sales tax, payroll tax or health premiums," the Alberta government stated.."Workers in Edmonton and Calgary spend less time commuting.".In the 2016 Census, workers in Edmonton* and Calgary spent on average 25.9 and 26.5 minutes commuting to work (one-way), respectively. This compares to 34.0 minutes in Toronto and 29.7 minutes in Vancouver..The UCP government also said Alberta saw the highest net interprovincial migration in Canada, at 5,351 people, in the first three months of 2022.."We’re excited to make our case to Canadians, and let the facts speak for themselves. This campaign will show Canadians in major cities the amazing life that awaits them in Alberta," Kenney said.
The Alberta government said the province is the best place in Canada to live, work, and raise a family, and a new campaign which they have launched to attract talented professionals will tell that story..On Monday, the provincial government launched a "Alberta is Calling" campaign in the Toronto and Vancouver market aiming to attract skilled, educated and motivated talent to consider moving their careers and future to Alberta..The campaign highlighted the many cost-of-living, career, and lifestyle advantages of life in Alberta including:.Highest average wages and lowest taxes in the countryHome ownership in a major city for a fraction of the costShorter average commute timesCareer opportunities in emerging and growing industriesEasy access to world-famous mountain parks for year-round hiking, skiing, biking and over 300 days of sunshine per year..“Alberta’s Recovery Plan has been so effective in growing the economy that we are now facing a shortage of skilled workers across several sectors," Premier Jason Kenney said.."Fortunately, Alberta has among the best opportunities and the highest quality of life in Canada.".According to the UCP government, job vacancy rates are high with more than 100,000 open jobs in the province with 78% of Alberta businesses reporting shortages restricting their ability to meet demand..The provincial government noted Alberta has seen the highest employment growth in the country in 2022. Between December 2021 and July 2022, employment in Alberta increased by 68,200 jobs compared to an increase of 47,800 in Ontario and 45,400 in British Columbia, despite both having larger populations.."Alberta workers continue to have the highest earnings across all provinces," the UCP government stated..According to the UCP government, Alberta’s $1,251 average weekly earnings (May 2022) are the highest in the country (second highest is Ontario at $1,197/week and third is B.C. at $1,159/week)..According to Statistics Canada’s 2020 Canadian Income Survey, released in March 2022, Alberta families earned a median after-tax income of $104,000 in 2020, which is more than $7,000 higher than Ontario and nearly $10,000 higher than families in British Columbia..The Alberta Government said housing is more affordable in Alberta than in Vancouver or Toronto..The Demographia International Housing Affordability study, released in March 2022, named Edmonton and Calgary among the top ten most affordable housing markets when compared to 92 major cities around the world..According to Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data, the average home sale price over the last three years in Edmonton was $383,000 – 34% of the price in Greater Vancouver, and 38% of the price in Greater Toronto, respectively..The average home sale price in Calgary was $484,000, 43% of the price in Greater Vancouver, and 48% of the price in Greater Toronto, respectively..According to the provincial government CREA data shows that home prices are significantly more stable in Alberta as well:.Over the last ten years, home sale prices in Edmonton have grown by 18% and in Calgary by 21%..Over the same period, home sale prices in Vancouver increased by 52% and in Toronto by 135%. CMHC’s February 2021 Rental Market Report shows that rents are more affordable in Alberta..Over the last three years:.Average rent in Edmonton was 71% of that in Vancouver, and 79% of that in Toronto.Average rent in Calgary was 74% of that in Vancouver, and 82% of that in Toronto..The UCP government stated, "Alberta families generally pay lower personal taxes (for 2022, considering annual family incomes of $75k, $150k, and $300k).".Compared to B.C., an Alberta family with two children will pay on average $1,400, $4,900 and $13,100 less in taxes respectively..Compared to Ontario, an Alberta family with two children will pay on average $3,800, $8,700, and $20,700 less in taxes respectively.."Alberta has no provincial sales tax, payroll tax or health premiums," the Alberta government stated.."Workers in Edmonton and Calgary spend less time commuting.".In the 2016 Census, workers in Edmonton* and Calgary spent on average 25.9 and 26.5 minutes commuting to work (one-way), respectively. This compares to 34.0 minutes in Toronto and 29.7 minutes in Vancouver..The UCP government also said Alberta saw the highest net interprovincial migration in Canada, at 5,351 people, in the first three months of 2022.."We’re excited to make our case to Canadians, and let the facts speak for themselves. This campaign will show Canadians in major cities the amazing life that awaits them in Alberta," Kenney said.
