THE REGION’S KEY INDUSTRIES

Conditions in the region perfectly support thriving food and agriculture industries, from production to processing, yielding substantial advantages that run the table.

As a major manufacturing hub in Western Canada, you can build things here — from micro to massive — that support your business and our thriving economy.

Oil and gas is the largest contributor to Alberta's GDP, capital investments, and exports, serving as a cornerstone of the Canada’s economy. The importance of decreasing the industry’s carbon and water intensity has sparked world-leading innovation in clean technologies and alternative energy.

The Edmonton Metropolitan Region is the heart of the province's health sector. It’s home to approximately 60% of all Alberta life science companies and Alberta Health Services (AHS), one of Canada’s largest health systems.