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Learn about opportunities in your language
In 15 languages, learn about moving to Alberta for a short time and ways of making the province your home.
- Options to visit, work or study temporarily.
- Immigration pathways to stay permanently.
- Finding work and starting a business.
- Resources and information to help you and your family settle into your new home.
Alberta's opportunity by the numbers
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$69K median incomeFamilies in Alberta have the highest median after-tax income in Canada at $69,360.
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70K job opportunitiesWith more than 70,000 job openings across multiple sectors and disciplines throughout the province, Alberta is brimming with career opportunities.
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+10K newcomersWe helped more than 10,000 newcomers settle in Alberta in 2023.
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Opportunity to growWith zero provincial sales tax, the lowest provincial general corporate tax rate in Canada and one of the lowest combined corporate tax rates in North America, Alberta is the perfect destination to raise your family and grow your business.
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$477K average home priceThe average home costs $477,000 in Alberta, compared to $502,000 in Quebec, $873,000 in Ontario, and $991,000 in British Columbia.
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$1.7K average rentAt an average of $1,708 per month, Alberta has Canada’s most affordable rental rates. The average monthly rent is $1,981 in Quebec, $2,431 in Ontario, and $2,481 in British Columbia.
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26 post-secondary institutionsAlberta has 26 publicly funded post-secondary institutions with world-class education and research, with opportunities to gain permanent residency after graduation.
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Life in Alberta
Life in Alberta provides many opportunities for you and your family, including world-class education and health care, diverse communities and cultures, abundant job opportunities and stunning landscapes.
Live permanently in Alberta
Explore the various federal and provincial immigration pathways and programs to help you move to Alberta permanently. This includes immigration programs for those who are working or intend to work in Alberta, as well as entrepreneurs interested in establishing a business in the province.
Find work in Alberta
We offer various resources and supports to help you find work and build your career in Alberta, including credential recognition, training and workshops, and coaching and networking opportunities.
Start a business in Alberta
With the lowest business tax in Canada, a young, educated and diverse workforce, and resources to support you along the way, Alberta is the ideal destination to launch your business.
Come temporarily to Alberta
Learn about services and programs to help you visit, study or work temporarily in Alberta, including visas, post-secondary programs and Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Make Alberta your home
Access information and services to help you prepare to come and settle into your new home in Alberta, including finding housing, getting a driver's licence, accessing health care, registering your children for child care and school, and improving your English.
Experience limitless opportunities in Alberta
Are you ready to experience all that Alberta has to offer? Contact us to learn more about how you can live and work in Alberta.