CLRA President Discusses Industry Challenges and Opportunities at Building Trades of Alberta Conference

The Building Trades of Alberta Conference held an engaging panel discussion to delve into the challenges, strategies and the future landscape of Alberta’s construction industry. Mark Wahl from Nova effectively […]
ATB Financial upgrades Alberta’s GDP forecast to 2.7%

ATB Financial recently provided an updated economic outlook on Alberta’s GDP growth. Thanks to a resurgence in the energy sector and the addition of over 200,000 new residents since the […]
Alberta’s Construction Permit Trends: A Deep Dive into July’s Numbers

July saw a Canada wide decline in building permits, and Alberta wasn’t exempt from this trend, experiencing a significant reduction of 15.2%. The national drop of 1.5% is attributed mainly […]
Alberta’s Rapid Population Growth Fuels Economic Promise

According to the Government of Alberta’s Q1 fiscal update, the province is witnessing an unprecedented rate of population growth, which in turn is significantly elevating its economic outlook. More than […]
Statistics Canada Reports on Construction Apprenticeships During the Pandemic

According to the “Pathways indicators for registered apprentices in Canada, 2021” report by Statistics Canada, the construction sector in Canada displayed significant resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many industries […]
Alberta’s population surges in Q1 2023

According to the Calgary Real Estate Board, Alberta saw a significant population increase in the first quarter of 2023, with a net gain of nearly 52,000 people. Alberta’s strong population […]
Global News covers Canadian migration patterns leading to Alberta

Global News has introduced a series named “New Roots,” showcasing Canada’s migration trends and highlighting the factors influencing Canadians’ decisions about where to establish their future. The inaugural episode of […]
Training the Next Generation of Tradespeople: A Government Priority

Over the past few weeks, Premier Smith has been issuing mandate letters to her cabinet. These letters outline the objectives and priorities of the work ministers will focus on in […]
Alberta is hiring

In Statistics Canada’s June 2023 Labour Force Survey, Canada saw its unemployment rate rise from 5.2 per cent to 5.4 per cent, while Alberta remained stable at 5.7 per cent. […]
Alberta Experiences Migration Boom

On June 16, 2023, Statistics Canada announced that Canada’s population had reached the 40-million mark. With this significant growth, an increasing number of Canadians are making their way to Alberta. […]