Alberta Is Calling

• More people left B.C. for other provinces in 2023 — mostly Alberta

  B.C.'s neighbouring province launched its Alberta is Calling campaign in 2022 to entice people to move to that province, promising bigger paycheques and a lower cost of living.

  Canada

  Apr 2
  
• Alberta introduces legislation to offer $5,000 incentive to out-of-province workers

  The funds for the Alberta is Calling Attraction Bonus are aimed at bringing skilled tradespeople from elsewhere in Canada.

  Politics

  Mar 12
  
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• Next phase of ‘Alberta is Calling’ campaign targets skilled workers in Ontario, Maritimes

  The next phase of "Alberta is Calling" will focus on northern and southwestern Ontario and the Maritimes, where skilled workers need jobs, Brian Jean said.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2023
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• Smith’s discrimination comments being used as recruiting tool in Ontario

  Smith hasn't apologized for the comments, but has since said she did not mean to trivialize discrimination faced by minority communities and other persecuted groups.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2022
• ‘Alberta is calling’ campaign to attract workers, promote healthy competition: economists

  According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the average home price in Alberta was about $424,000 in August.

  Consumer

  Oct 12, 2022
• Go west, young man: Alberta sees largest wave of interprovincial migration since 2014

  The Statistics Canada numbers show Alberta posted the largest gain while Ontario lost the most residents in the second quarter.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2022
• ‘Telling our own story’: Gondek talks city’s perception and attracting investment to Calgary

  Speaking to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Mayor Jyoti Gondek spoke of the need to "craft and promote" the city's story to attract investment.

  Economy

  Sep 28, 2022
• Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says involvement in talent recruitment campaign ‘not political’

  Premier Jason Kenney said he's been talking about Alberta's "critical" labour and skills shortages throughout his political tenure.

  Politics

  Aug 16, 2022
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• Province launches ‘Alberta is calling’ talent recruitment campaign

  The Alberta government is launching a $2.6-million advertising campaign called "Alberta is Calling," aimed at recruiting workers to the province.

  Politics

  Aug 15, 2022