Contact

Calgary Economic Development
Phone: 403-221-7831
Toll-free: 1-888-222-5855
Fax: 403-221-7828

Did You Know

Calgary tied with four other Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) in 2010 with the highest number of individuals in Canada aged 16 years and older with Internet access at 88 per cent, well above the Canadian average of 80 per cent.

Technology

Over half of Alberta's fastest growing companies are in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. This growth has been felt in the Calgary Region as well, as Calgary is home to the largest number of technology start ups per capita in Canada.

ICT

Fast Facts

Indicator Year Number Share of Total Industries
Employment* 2010 22,800 3.0%
Business Establishments 2010 2,468 4.6%

*Based on CED-selected occupational employment data, rather than industry employment data

Source: Statistics Canada, City of Calgary Corporate Economics

Calgary's Information & Communications Technology Companies

Calgary's Information and Communication Technology Companies.pdf - 1,245KB  

Information & Communications Technology Sector Profile

Information Communication Technology - 1,612KB