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Table of Contents � � Economic Highlights Doing Business in Alberta This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. – Growth – Competitiveness – Economic prosperity – Entrepreneurship – Attractive Investment Climate – Research and Development – Exports – Government – Competitive Corporate Taxes � A Diversified and Resource- – Provincial and State Corporate based Economy Taxes – Energy – Educated Work Force – Agriculture – Manufacturing – Advanced Technology Broadband Usage – Financial Services – Tourism
Table of Contents � � Working in Alberta Online Resources This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. – Strong Labour Market – Low Personal Taxes – Family Income – Standard of Living � Living in Alberta – People – Education – Quality Education – Health Care – Arts and Culture – Donations and Volunteerism
This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. The Best Place to Live, Work and Do Business Alberta:
Economic Highlights Growth Growth In Selected Indicators: 2001 - 2011 This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. Per Cent Change 22.5 Population* 11.6 Alberta Canada 28.4 Employment 15.8 30.8 GDP 21.2 63.4 Goods Exports 11.7 109.9 Investment 79.3 * Census Estimate Source: Statistics Canada and Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education
Economic Highlights Economic Prosperity This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. Economic Diversity: 1985 Economic Diversity: 2011 Percentage Distribution of GDP Percentage Distribution of GDP Total GDP: $66.8 Billion Total GDP: $295.3 Billion Construction Construction 6.7% 10.8% Energy Agriculture 24.8% 3.0% Energy Agriculture Health 36.1% 1.4% 3.6% Health Manufacturing Education 5.1% 7.3% 3.6% Public Education Administration 3.7% Transportation & Utilities 4.8% 6.1% Public Administration Manufacturing 4.7% Retail & Wholesale 6.0% 8.1% Business & Commercial Transportation & Retail & Wholesale Tourism & Services Utilities 8.6% 9.6% Consumer Services Tourism & Consumer Business & 7.7% Finance & Real Finance & Real Estate 3.8% Services Commercial Estate 13.5% 4.4% Services 11.0% 5.5% Sources: Statistics Canada and Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education
Economic Highlights Attractive Investment Climate Per Capita Investment (2011) This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. $23,461 Alberta $18,275 Saskatchewan $14,446 Newfoundland & Labrador $10,758 Canada $10,082 British Columbia $9,104 Manitoba $8,562 Ontario $8,396 Quebec $7,604 New Brunswick $7,395 Prince Edward Island $6,943 Nova Scotia Source: Statistics Canada
Economic Highlights Exports Alberta’s Major Exports 2011* Total Exports of Goods ($93.1 Billion) This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. Crude Petroleum 52.1 12.1 Gas and Gas Liquids Petrochemicals 7.2 5.8 Metals & Machinery 4.6 Crops & Livestock 3.3 Processed Food & Beverages 2.1 Forestry Products Refined Petroleum Products 1.5 $ Billions 1.5 Sulphur & Coal 0.9 Electronic & Electrical Products 1.8 Others * Export of services is not included in this estimate Sources: Statistics Canada and Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education
A Diversified and Resource-based Economy Energy This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. Alberta’s Energy Revenues 2011 Alberta’s Energy Exports 2011 Total: $89.8 Billion Total: $65.8 Billion Natural Coal and Gas & Gas Coal and Natural Gas Sulphur Liquids Sulpur & Gas 2.3% 18.4% 1.8% Liquids 23.5% Crude Oil 74.7% Crude Oil 79.2% Sources: Statistics Canada, Energy Resources Conservation Board, Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education
A Diversified and Resource-based Economy Agriculture Alberta’s Major Agricultural Products 2011 This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. Farm Cash Receipts ($ Billions) Total: $10.46 Billion 3.20 Beef Cattle Canola & Flax 2.60 Other* 1.87 Wheat (incl. Durum) 1.58 Dairy 0.50 Hogs 0.41 Oats, Rye & Barley 0.30 *Includes specialty cash crops, honey, poultry, eggs, program payments, etc. Source: Statistics Canada
A Diversified and Resource-based Economy Manufacturing Value of Alberta Manufacturing Shipments in 2011 This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. Total: $70.9 Billion Refined Petroleum 18.8 Chemical Products 12.8 Food & Beverage 12.2 Machinery 8.3 Fabricated Metals 5.4 *Forest Products 4.0 Construction Materials 2.0 Plastics 1.5 $ Billions Electrical & Electronic Products 0.9 Furniture and Fixtures 0.8 Other Manufacturing* 4.2 *Includes wood and pulp & paper industries Source: Statistics Canada
A Diversified and Resource-based Economy Advanced Technology Broadband Usage This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. 97 Korea 83 Norway Broadband Usage– International 2010 75 Germany Percentage of Households 73 Canada Accessing the Internet by Broadband 67 France 63 Japan 80 Alberta 49 Italy 79 British Columbia 74 Ontario 73 Broadband Usage– Canada 2010 Canada Percentage of Households 71 Saskatchewan Accessing the Internet by Broadband 70 Nova Scotia 69 Prince Edward Island 68 Manitoba 67 Newfoundland and Labrador 66 New Brunswick Sources: Statistics Canada and OECD 62 Quebec
A Diversified and Resource-based Economy Financial Services 27 Alberta This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. 22 Ontario Financial Services Employment Growth 2002 - 2011 20 Canada Percentage increase in Employment British 19 Columbia 18 Quebec 64 Alberta British 43 Columbia 34 Quebec Financial Services GDP Growth 2002 - 2011 Percentage increase in GDP 32 Canada 29 Ontario Source: Statistics Canada
A Diversified and Resource-based Economy Tourism Alberta Tourism Receipts by Visitor Overnight Tourism by Tourism Origin (2010) Destination Region (2010) This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. Total : 41.01 Million Person Nights Total: $5.5 Billion Alberta Edmonton & 53% Area Alberta 23% Central 16% Alberta North 6% Canadian Unspecified Rockies Region 16% 3% Overseas Alberta South 13% 9% Other Canada 24% United States Calgary & 10% Area 27% Source: Statistics Canada and Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation
Doing Business in Alberta Competitiveness Business Sector Labour Productivity 2011 This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. Real GDP per Hour Worked, in 2002 constant dollars $46.00 Alberta $45.20 Newfoundland and Labrador Saskatchewan $43.80 $38.90 Canada Ontario $38.30 $36.60 Quebec $36.40 British Columbia Manitoba $34.40 $31.40 New Brunswick Nova Scotia $29.40 $25.40 Prince Edward Island Source: Statistics Canada – GDP at basic prices
Doing Business in Alberta Entrepreneurship Small Business – Cornerstone of the Economy 2001 – 2011 This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. Percentage Change in Small Business Establishments (Less than 50 Employees) 12.6% Ontario 11.9% Alberta 9.3% British Columbia 5.5% Canada Manitoba 0.3% Quebec -2.5% Newfoundland and Labrador -4.3% Nova Scotia -6.4% Saskatchewan -7.3% -8.7% New Brunswick -18.1% Prince Edward Island Source: Canadian Business Patterns, Statistics Canada
Doing Business in Alberta Research & Development This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. Under the banner Alberta Innovates, the Alberta government created new organizations that focus Alberta’s provincial research efforts in the areas of agriculture, forestry, energy and environment, health, and technology commercialization. They Include: • Bio Solutions • Energy and Environment Solutions • Health Solutions • Technology Futures • Alberta Research and Innovation Authority
Doing Business in Alberta Government Provincial Net Financial Assets/Debt This copy is for archival purposes only. Please contact the publisher for the original version. as a per cent of GDP (2011-2012) 9.3% Alberta Saskatchewan -5.1% -16.4% British Columbia Newfoundland -25.7% Manitoba -25.8% New Brunswick -33.0% Nova Scotia -35.2% -35.5% Prince Edward Island Ontario -37.1% Canada -37.5% Quebec -51.0% Source: Alberta Treasury Board and Finance
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