Alberta Hits 5 Million Residents, Driven by Migration and Jobs Boom

Alberta Hits 5 Million Residents, Driven by Migration and Jobs Boom

Alberta has officially hit a major milestone, the province’s population has surpassed five million people. According to new modelling from Statistics Canada, Alberta is now the fastest growing province in the country, thanks to a surge in interprovincial and international migration. People from Ontario, British Columbia, and abroad are choosing Alberta for its strong job market, more affordable housing, and lower cost of living. The province pos…

Internships powering economic growth - Alberta is investing $15 million over three years in the Mitacs Internship Program to connect post-secondary students with hands-on industry experience

Alberta's economy continues to grow and diversify, and government is focused on preparing for the opportunities ahead. To support this, Alberta's government is making targeted investments to h. . .

Government of Alberta Announces $15M to Support Economic Growth and Talent Attraction through Mitacs

Edmonton, AB — Today, the Honourable Rajan Sawhney, Alberta’s Minister of Advanced Education, announced an investment of $15 million over three years to Mitacs. The funding will advance research and development efforts of Albertan companies and contribute to attracting and developing top talent.   The new investment is for Mitacs’s domestic offerings, which connect post-secondary talent with enterprises to solve innovation challenges in key sect…