Doing business As one of Canada's largest metro regions, ideally located to the North, we're perfectly positioned in one of the most business friendly places in North America. Our biggest strength is our people. With a population of 1.4 million, and 8 post secondary institutions, with more than 130,000 students, we have a young and diverse talent pool. And we are the fastest growing region in Canada, with more than double the national average in export growth and generating $105 billion in GDP. Learn more Seachange Brewing
Future and families Universal health care, free primary and secondary schooling, affordable childcare and housing, safe and inclusive neighbourhoods, recreational activities, and competitive salaries – the Edmonton region is a great place to build a family, a future, and a life. Learn more Flying Canoe Festival
Culture Located on Treaty 6 Territory, the Edmonton region is diverse, inclusive, and truly has it all. Here, you can feed your soul through a vibrant arts scene and feed your appetite through an exceptional food scene. You can scream at the top of your lungs at a major sporting event or escape to the serenity of the surrounding natural playground. You can embrace our urban core or slow it down in our smaller towns. Whatever your speed, we’ve got the perfect fit. Learn more Heritage Festival
Made in the Edmonton region With annual exports from Alberta totaling $13 billion, manufacturing has cemented itself as an integral part of the regional economy, serving as both a standalone industry and a critical component to the success and growth of other industries. Explore Advanced Manufacturing AI and Technology
Driving innovation forward The region is driving innovation forward in the world of robotics, transportation and logistics — with artificial intelligence at the wheel. Explore Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles AI and Technology
Skilled talent Investing in the Edmonton region means you have access to a pool of talent fed by a world-class education system. With eight post-secondary institutions, and 130,000 students, we are developing a future-focused workforce. The University of Alberta is ranked in the global top 100, and is ranked 3rd globally for AI research. The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology is the largest technology and apprenticeship trainer in Canada. And our region graduates more engineers per capita than anywhere else in Canada – by a large margin. Ranked as the best city for youth and youth work (Youthful Cities 2019), the Edmonton region is the second youngest metro region in Canada. Our friendly, affordable, and inclusive region, make it easy for companies to attract and retain talent.
Technology and innovation hub The Edmonton region was ranked as North America's fastest growing tech ecosystem in 2021 according to CBRE. Edmonton is home to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), one of three Canadian AI Centres of Excellence. The region's expertise in machine learning and reinforcement learning has attracted global companies including: IBM, Google, Microsoft, Apple, and many more. Outstanding breakthroughs in industries such as autonomous vehicles, clean tech, and nanotechnology are happening here, supported by world-class talent in state-of-the-art facilities.
Cost advantage It costs less to operate a business in the Edmonton region. Alberta has the lowest combined corporate tax rate in Canada and one of the lowest in North America. In Edmonton, office space is more affordable and talent costs are approximately 30% less than other major Canadian centres. This gives our companies a competitive advantage, and this is before taking into account some of the attractive incentives available.
