Calgary Economic Development
Fact Sheet
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  • The B&FS sector in Calgary accounts for 10.4% of total employment, compared to 8.5% in Alberta and 9.7% in Canada
  • Labour force growth and employment outpaces Alberta and Canada's
  • Unemployment rates are lower in Calgary at 2.5%, than in Alberta at 3.0% and Canada at 4.2%


Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Leasing


Fast Facts, 2004
Employment 17,400
Total 10-year Employment Change 23.9%
Number of Companies 3866
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary & Region Socio-Economic Outlook: 2005-2010; Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns