Industry Sectors
The Drivers of Alberta’s Thriving Economy. . .
The province of Alberta is leading the country of Canada in many areas, including economic growth, employment and GDP per capita. This growth can be attributed to the industry sectors that drive the provincial economy.
Many of Alberta’s industry sectors support the oil and gas industry, which has been key in the development of new technologies and emerging industries in the province. In addition to oil and gas, several value-added sectors such as medical devices and aerospace contribute to diversifying Alberta’s economy.
The Government of Alberta supports the growth of industry sectors through many initiatives and programs. Increasing the productivity of these sectors continues to be high on the department’s agenda. Highlights of these initiatives are detailed more thoroughly on each sector web page.
Alberta’s Ministry of Finance and Enterprise (AFE) administers many of the Alberta Government’s industry sector development initiatives and programs. For more information on AFE’s mandate and initiatives, visit:
Date Updated: Dec 08, 2008
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