Quality of life
Alberta is one of the best provinces in which to live, work and visit. Albertans enjoy a superior quality of life for a number of reasons:
One of the strongest economies in Canada with countless business and career opportunities
- Alberta's favourable business environment encourages investment and allows companies and industries to compete and succeed.
- Low taxes, skilled workforce and modern infrastructure provide additional advantages.
- Alberta businesses benefit from having among the lowest corporate income taxes in Canada.
- There are no general payroll or capital taxes.
An affordable cost of living
- Albertans pay low personal income taxes.
- Alberta has the lowest top marginal income tax rate and the highest basic and spousal deductions in Canada.
- Alberta is the only province with no provincial sales tax.
- Albertans benefit from having among the lowest taxes on gasoline.
- Albertans pay among the lowest property taxes in Canada.
A sophisticated healthcare environment
Albertans enjoy a publicly administered and funded healthcare system that guarantees universal access to necessary hospital and medical services.
- Alberta maintains a sophisticated healthcare environment through leading-edge research, technology and clinical skills.
- Alberta provides many health services in addition to those required under the Canada Health Act.
- The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
gives Alberta residents full coverage. Albertans do not pay for medically necessary procedures or physician fees.
Albertans’ quality of life is also influenced by:
- World-class education facilities
- Low crime
- Clean air and water
- Stunning scenery




