The Alberta Advantage

In Alberta, we dream big, think boldly and move fast to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges: from responsible energy development to increasing food production and breakthroughs in life sciences. We are leaders in responsible energy development and carbon capture and storage, value-added agriculture and forestry and cutting-edge technology.

The Government of Alberta is committed to strengthening and expanding relationships with international partners to advance shared interests that can lead to new opportunities for people and businesses in Alberta and around the world.

Investing in Alberta

  • Low corporate income tax

    Alberta’s 8% general corporate income tax rate is the lowest in Canada and among the lowest in North America.

  • Growing population

    Alberta has the fastest growing population in Canada with a young, diverse and skilled workforce.

  • Momentum

    Over the past 5 years Alberta has attracted over $300 billion in capital investment, over one-fifth of total Canadian investment.

  • Major projects

    There are currently over $72 billion in major projects under construction in Alberta.

  • Cutting red tape

    The Government of Alberta’s efforts to cut red tape has saved businesses billions since 2019.

  • Carbon capture, utilization and storage

    Alberta has a proven track record of supporting carbon capture, utilization and storage.

  • Industry

    Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is home to global companies like Dow and Shell.

  • Investment incentives

    Alberta has created incentives to attract investment in the petrochemical, clean technologies and agri-processing sectors.

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Energy and emissions reduction

Alberta is committed to sustainable growth and welcomes companies that prioritize environmental, social and governance goals.

Energy organizations in Alberta

Alberta offers the ideal environment to launch or scale an energy company. The following companies and facilities are some of the key stakeholders helping to advance Alberta’s energy ecosystem.

Agriculture and agri-foods

Alberta’s abundance of arable land and well-established primary production industry, in addition to a business-friendly environment and highly skilled workforce, has positioned its agriculture and agri-food sector as one of the strongest in North America.

Agriculture organizations in Alberta

Alberta offers the ideal environment to launch or scale an agriculture or agri-food company. The following organizations and facilities are some of the key stakeholders helping to advance Alberta’s agriculture and agri-foods ecosystem.

Technology

Alberta is an internationally recognized technology and innovation hub that attracts talent, business and job-creating investment from across Canada and around the world.

Tech organizations in Alberta

Alberta offers the ideal environment to launch or scale a tech company. The following companies and facilities are some of the key stakeholders helping to advance Alberta’s tech ecosystem.

Investment attraction

Investments into Alberta’s many industries help drive our economy by creating stability, supporting existing jobs and creating new ones, expanding business opportunities, accelerating innovation and increasing our exports globally.

Databases and information

Find new market opportunities for your products or services using interactive data tools.

Funding, investment and business resources

Funding programs, networking opportunities and initiatives to provide advice to support Alberta companies.