Alberta Wage Earnings Gaining Some Ground As Alberta’s economy slowly recovers from the latest downturn, more and more people are finding their way back to work. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for recovery in wages. These workers may be noticing that their pay cheques aren’t as high as pre-recession levels – although … [Read more...]
Alberta Population Trends: Non-Permanent Residents & Interprovincial Migration
June 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Less non-permanent residents in Alberta The latest economic recession which began in 2014 made many people pack up their bags and move from Alberta to another province. But it wasn’t just Canadians being lost to net out-migration interprovincially. Thousands of visitors from all over the globe decided to leave as … [Read more...]
History of Calgary: Who Was Patrick Burns?
May 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Who Was Patrick Burns? One of Alberta's Best... Who was Patrick (Pat) Burns? Many Albertans know this instrumental figure in the history of Calgary as one of the Big Four, a man whose influence on the city is everlasting and name adorns an inner city junior high school as recognition of that fact. Patrick Burns has a … [Read more...]
In-Migration from British Columbia & Saskatchewan to Alberta (1977 to 2017)
April 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Migration to Alberta from BC and Saskatchewan? The feuds that have occurred as of late between British Columbia and its two eastern neighbours – Alberta and Saskatchewan – have been the centre of attention of media across the country. First it was the opposition to the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion, then came the wine … [Read more...]
Positive Alberta Interprovincial Net Migration is Back (Q3 2017)
January 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Interprovincial Migration, Indicative of Recovery? Perhaps one of the most convincing indicators the economy is on the upswing is that net interprovincial migration to Alberta is now once again in the green! Also see Alberta: Canada's Population Powerhouse. According to the latest reports released by Statistics Canada, … [Read more...]
Alberta Unemployment Still a Challenge Despite GDP Growth
November 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Industry Growth Overshadowed by Unemployment Rate Heading into 2018 According to the latest indicators and reports, Alberta’s economy is finally reversing its downward slide that it’s been on over the past few years. The province’s agriculture, oil and gas, food processing, manufacturing and retail industries are all … [Read more...]
Alberta’s Young Population & Provincial Growth
October 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Alberta’s Young Population & Provincial Growth Alberta’s young population makes it stand out from the rest of the Canadian provinces! Why's that? Because of our younger-than-normal populace! According to 2016 census data from Statistics Canada, both Edmonton and Calgary had a lower average population age – 37.7 years and … [Read more...]
Is Alberta Finally Coming Out of Recession?
September 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Alberta Employment Growth Trends Suggest So... One indicator economists frequently use to determine if an economy is going into or coming out of recession is employment.What do the trends look like for adults, youths, males, females, in specific industries, genders, etc.? Without a doubt, the past few years have been tough on … [Read more...]
Alberta Leads Canadian Provinces w/ Highest Household Income
September 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Latest Census Data Shows Alberta Fared Well in 2015 According to the latest census data from Statistics Canada, Alberta leads all Canadian provinces when it comes to average household income, but places third when including the territories behind the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. In 2015, Alberta had a household median … [Read more...]
Manufacturing in 2016 : Alberta vs. Ontario
August 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Comparing Alberta to Canada's Manufacturing Powerhouse The oil and gas sector is one of Alberta’s largest industries, but there are some others – such as manufacturing – that call the western Canadian province home. As a matter of fact, this industry is a key part of Alberta’s economy. In 2016 alone, manufacturers generated … [Read more...]
