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Alberta

‘Alberta is Calling’: Province launches new talent recruitment campaign

Aug 15, 2022 | 4:35 PM

CALGARY, AB – The Government of Alberta has unveiled a new talent recruitment plan targeting skilled workers from Toronto and Vancouver.

The campaign is titled ‘Alberta is Calling’ and aims to attract more professionals to the prairie province. In a news conference on Monday, August 15, 2022, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney touted the advantages of living in Alberta, including lower housing prices and shorter commute to work times, compared to areas like Vancouver and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

The campaign will be launched in two phases, with the first beginning Monday, August 15, 2022.