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Why Calgary: Our Economy in Depth (3 MB)

Calgary Economic Development's research team updates this report monthly as new data becomes available on Calgary's economy, labour market, demographics, businesses, and industries etc. The report also compares Calgary to Canada's other major Canadian cities -- Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

Last updated: August 16, 2019 with August 2019 Edition

Friday, August 16, 2019 at 2:37pm

Calgary's Digital Transformation Spend (1010 KB)

Calgary is the first city in Canada to commission IDC Canada to measure digital spending across its industries. Our digital transformation spend is projected to grow by a compound annual rate of 20% between 2019 to 2022, representing $7.5 billion in spending by Calgary businesses. Find out how Calgary is investing to get an edge in the digital economy.

Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 3:50pm

Calgary Wealth Fact Sheet, 2018 Edition (506 KB)

Calgary is Canada’s leader in earnings and income. This fact sheet provides analysis of wealth distribution across Canada. Topics include: millionaires, personal income per capita, wages and salaries and household disposable income per capita.

Research & Strategy, Published: July 24, 2019

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 1:55pm

Economic Impact Study: Calgary's Creative Industries (181 KB)

Friday, July 19, 2019 at 9:09am

Calgary's Creative Industries: Economic and Strategic Impact (2.8 MB)

Friday, July 19, 2019 at 8:42am

Calgary Head Offices Fact Sheet, 2019 Edition (470 KB)

Research & Strategy, Published: July 10, 2019

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 4:31pm

OCIF Annual Report (14 MB)

Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund
2018 Annual Report

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 10:31am

Labour Force Survey Results (May 2019) (258 KB)

The number of employed in Calgary increased by 6,700 in May, resulting in a decrease in the unemployment rate from 7.6% in April 2019 to 7% in May 2019. Calgary’s total number of employed reached an all-time high of 873,600.

Monday, June 17, 2019 at 11:27am

Labour-Force-Survey-2019-April-Numbers (353 KB)

Friday, May 10, 2019 at 11:59am

Calgary Small Business Fact Sheet, 2019 Edition (279 KB)

Calgary Economic Development's research team updates this report annually. The report compares Calgary to Canada's other major Canadian cities.

Last updated: May 9, 2019 with 2019 Edition

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 5:12pm

Mapping Calgary's Digital Future: Tech Employment Opportunities for Displaced Workers (1.7 MB)

In collaboration with the Information & Communications Technology Council (ICTC), Calgary Economic Development conducted a study to better understand the most in-demand digital occupations and their associated skill sets in the city. Profiles of highly-skilled displaced occupations - mainly from the oil & gas sector - were completed, showcasing the relevant skills that these workers already had, compared to upskilling requirements.

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 10:54am

Barclay Street Calgary Retail Market Vacancy Q1 2019 (331 KB)

Monday, March 25, 2019 at 12:46pm

Labour Force Survey Results (February 2019) (266 KB)

Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:55am

Labour Force Survey - January 2019 Numbers (409 KB)

Monthly labour force statistics for January 2019.

Calgary's unemployment rate decreased from 7.5% in December 2018 to 7.3% in January 2019.

Monday, March 4, 2019 at 2:14pm

Calgary Advanced Tech (197 KB)

With Canada’s only deregulated power market, a climate leadership plan and the will of the leaders in traditional oil and gas and agriculture sectors to innovate, Calgary is on the tipping point of being a global IoT, AI and blockchain industrial hub.

Monday, March 4, 2019 at 1:55pm

2018 Annual Report (1.4 MB)

We're proud of the work we're doing to make this city better. We've made a lot of progress in the last year. Check it out...

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 5:08pm

Labour Force Survey, December 2018 Numbers (445 KB)

Calgary’s unemployment rate decreased from 7.9% in November to 7.6% in December.

Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 4:15pm

An Overview of Calgary's Autonomous & Unmanned Technology Cluster (1.1 MB)

Calgary is a North American hub for geospatial science which is driving growth in the emerging sector of unmanned and autonomous systems. The city boasts world-class research institutions, progressive legislation and an entrepreneurial mindset that is driving this technology forward – paired with a strong pool of talent in geospatial technologies, data analysis, data visualization and systems integration. We've published an overview of Calgary's autonomous and unmanned technology cluster - where it is now and where it's heading.

Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:59pm

Mapping Calgary's Digital Future: Tech Employment Opportunities for Displaced Workers (1.7 MB)

The purpose of this study by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) in partnership with Calgary Economic Development is to map the occupational crossover between displaced occupations and in-demand occupations by better understanding the most in-demand digital occupations and their associated skill sets along with the skills profile of highly displaced occupations, particularly from the oil & gas sector.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 10:42am

Labour Force Survey, November 2018 Numbers (443 KB)

Calgary’s unemployment rate decreased from 8.2% in October to 7.9% in November, marking the third positive month in a row for the city’s labour market. Learn more.

Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 3:50pm

Housing Affordability in Calgary Report (501 KB)

In this paper, we focus primarily on the market rate housing aspect of the housing continuum, analyzing affordable housing outside of government subsidy. While there is no comprehensive market housing needs assessment in Calgary, the information presented in this paper depicts an overall picture of Calgary’s standing and government policies.

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 1:11pm

Calgary in the New Economy: Timeline and Implementation (156 KB)

Monday, December 3, 2018 at 2:05pm

Calgary in the New Economy (2.2 MB)

The Economic Strategy for Calgary, updated 2018.

Monday, December 3, 2018 at 2:05pm

Client Services Brochure (1.8 MB)

Whether you’re launching, expanding or relocating a business in Calgary, a lot of things need to line up. We’re here to help you connect those dots.

Calgary Economic Development works with business, government and community
partners to position Calgary as the location of choice for the purpose of attracting business investment, fostering trade and growing Calgary’s workforce.

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 12:15pm

Calgary Head Offices Fact Sheet, 2017 Edition (388 KB)

Last updated: June 16, 2017 with 2017 Edition

Research & Strategy, Published: June 16, 2017

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 1:56pm

Calgary Small Business Fact Sheet, 2018 Edition (271 KB)

Calgary Economic Development's research team updates this report annually. The report compares Calgary to Canada's other major Canadian cities.

Last updated: July 25, 2018 with 2018 Edition

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 1:48pm

Calgary and Area Green Economy Organizations, 2018 (1.3 MB)

Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 1:22pm

Calgary Head Offices Fact Sheet, 2018 Edition (461 KB)

Research & Strategy, Published: July 11, 2018

Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 3:33pm

Labour Force Survey Statistics May 2018 (337 KB)

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 2:58pm

Labour Force Survey Briefing Q1 2018 (423 KB)

Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 1:16pm

2016 Annual Report - Reimagine (2.1 MB)

Learn about the role that Calgary Economic Development played in 2016 in our ongoing development of Building on our Energy: an economic strategy for Calgary.

Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 2:35pm

Labour Force Survey Statistics February 2018 (409 KB)

Monday, March 19, 2018 at 1:46pm

Calgary Location Cost Index Study (3.8 MB)

This study provides a high-level indication of how Calgary compares to selected cities from a cost perspective in eight sectors: food & beverage processing, renewable energy component manufacturing, drone manufacturing, communication & navigation equipment manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, R&D for renewable energy components, distribution & logistics and financial services back-office operations.

Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 3:29pm

Plugging In 2018 | Opportunities to procure renewable energy for non-utility companies and institutions in Alberta (1.9 MB)

Opportunities to procure renewable energy for non-utility companies and institutions in Alberta. By Sara Hastings-Simon, Saeed Kaddoura, Alexander Klonick,
Aletta Leitch, Mark Porter.

Monday, March 5, 2018 at 10:25am

Calgary Wealth Fact Sheet, 2017 Edition (305 KB)

From personal income to investments, Calgary is Canada’s leader in earnings and financial management. This fact sheet provides analysis of wealth distribution across Canada. Topics include: millionaires, personal income per capita, wages and salaries, household income, financial security and calculated financial assets.

Research & Strategy, Published: February 21, 2018

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 4:04pm

Agribusiness Value Chain Study (5.7 MB)

Read about today’s advantages and opportunities in the agribusiness sector in a recent study conducted by Calgary Economic Development and Deloitte.

Monday, November 13, 2017 at 2:31pm

An Assessment of Calgary as a Financial Centre (967 KB)

10 of the top 10 investment banks have a presence in Calgary. Learn the reasons why Calgary is a globally recognized financial centre in this Conference Board of Canada report.

Monday, November 13, 2017 at 2:27pm

Calgary Small Business Fact Sheet, 2017 Edition (416 KB)

Calgary Economic Development's research team updates this report annually. The report compares Calgary to Canada's other major Canadian cities.

Last updated: May 17, 2017 with 2017 Edition

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 1:39pm

Calgary Small Business Fact Sheet, 2016 Edition (413 KB)

Calgary Economic Development's research team updates this report annually. The report compares Calgary to Canada's other major Canadian cities.

Last updated: May 17, 2017 with 2016 Edition

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 1:36pm

Calgary Head Office Fact Sheet, 2016 Edition (975 KB)

Research & Strategy, Published: March 3, 2017

Friday, March 3, 2017 at 1:58pm

How Makerspaces Support Innovative Urban Economies (776 KB)

Worldwide, millions of engineers, makers, hobbyists, entrepreneurs and innovators are fueling what has been called the next “Industrial Revolution.” Makerspaces are collective organizations designed to increase access to physical tools within a collaborative community. They combine affordable fees with a welcoming environment to learn and create. The makerspace movement is a relatively recent phenomenon, but it is already having an economic impact on municipalities around the world. In Calgary, small-scale makerspaces are beginning to emerge.

Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 3:00pm

CompetitivenessStudy-Final (3.4 MB)

Friday, August 12, 2016 at 1:58pm

Current Economic Indicators (234 KB)

Get the most up-to-date economic information, including GDP, unemployment and housing starts.

Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 11:11am

Stronger Together | The Strengths of Canada's Four Global Financial Centres (1.7 MB)

Canada’s financial system has often been cited as one of the best of the
world, and this prominence has been driven in large part by four internationally
recognized financial centres spread across the country—Calgary, Montréal,
Toronto, and Vancouver. Although they differ in size and core strengths, in
terms of GDP, employment, and number of firms, these four centres account
for an outsized share of the financial services activity undertaken in Canada
in aggregate. The purpose of this report is to better understand the specific
role that each of the four centres plays in this dynamic. We assess their impact
by analyzing their relative footprints across many different activities, broadly
grouped into banking, insurance, securities and asset management, and related
activities like professional services and information technology.

Report prepared by The Conference Board of Canada

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 9:26am

Dear-Neighbour-Blank-Template (159 KB)

Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 9:09am

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions Form (18 KB)

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 2:37pm

2015 Annual Report (3.4 MB)

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 2:18pm

2010 Annual Report (3.5 MB)

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 10:25am

2011 Annual Report (5.4 MB)

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 10:25am

2012 Annual Report (6 MB)

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 10:24am

2013 Annual Report (3.1 MB)

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 9:40am

Economic Strategy for Calgary (6.3 MB)

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 9:39am

Economic Strategy for Calgary - Implementation Booklet (3.5 MB)

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 9:38am

2014 Annual Report (5.7 MB)

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 8:54am

National Perceptions Research - 2014 (1.6 MB)

The primary purpose of this study was to determine what people’s current perceptions of Calgary are from an economic development and reputational perspective.

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 4:45pm

Creative Industries Sector Profile - 2015 (2.3 MB)

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:43pm

Calgary and Region Economic Outlook - Fall 2015 (4.2 MB)

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:38pm

Calgary Wealth Fact Sheet - 2015 (649 KB)

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:16pm

Benchmarking Calgary's Competitiveness - 2015 (1.2 MB)

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:14pm

Calgary Head Office Fact Sheet - 2015 (358 KB)

Head offices are highly desirable business for any city in that they provide the base of corporate decision-making. This generates a significant benefit in terms of the employment profile as well as the economic benefits that accrue to businesses beyond just the head office. Calgary Economic Development would love to show you why Calgary has the highest head office concentration per capita in Canada.

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:13pm

Global Business Centre Brochure (1.2 MB)

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 2:47pm

Manufacturing Sector Profile - 2015 (1.7 MB)

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 2:45pm

Transportation & Logistics Sector Profile - 2015 (6.4 MB)

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 2:42pm

Financial Services Sector Profile - 2015 (3 MB)

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 2:38pm

Head Office Relocations to Calgary 2015 (125 KB)

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 2:25pm

Downtown Calgary Map (4.4 MB)

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 2:24pm

City of Calgary Map (1.6 MB)

Monday, May 9, 2016 at 2:16pm