Labour

Over the last several years, Alberta saw unprecedented growth in energy production, construction and the service sector. That growth placed enormous pressures on nearly every part of our economy.

2010 Annual Alberta Regional Labour Market Review 

Over the longer term, Alberta is poised to experience a profound labour shortage. This is a systemic problem with our labour force due to our aging population.

Some will come from the children and youth currently in school or training. Some will come from other parts of the country. Still others will come from overseas -- as temporary workers or immigrants and refugees.

The government of Alberta has a number of activities currently working to alleviate short-term job losses as well as help with longer-term pressures on employers.