Building Global Connections
About Calgary
Calgary ranks at the very top of all Canadian cities in attracting people from other parts of Canada and the world. Newcomers choose Calgary for its welcoming atmosphere, magnificent natural landscape, employment opportunities and spirit of enterprise.
A city of more than 1.2 million people,Calgary is Canada’s most dynamic city and the entrepreneurial centre of Southern Alberta. This thriving, resource-rich area has become the economic powerhouse of the nation.
HISTORICAL GDP BY INDUSTRY
CALGARY ECONOMIC REGION
Source: Statistics Canada
Source: Statistics Canada
The Charms of Calgary
Economist Magazine, March 2010
"Calgary is Canada’s most attractive moving-to city based on the strength of the local economy, health, education, and the innovation of its citizens."
– Conference Board of Canada, 2010.
This is a welcoming, business-friendly area – Canada’s 'opportunity district’ where residents enjoy a quality of life few places in North America can match.
The resources, programs and connections available through the GBC help international businesses tap into the opportunities of Southern Alberta. And these same services help introduce made-in-Southern Alberta innovation to the world.
Calgary # 5 - Most liveable city in the World
Economist Intelligence Unit - 2010
Calgary receives “A” Grade in Canada's City Magnets; Benchmarking the Attractiveness of Canadian Cities
Conference Board of Canada - 2010
Calgary #26 (against 215 world cities) - Quality of Life
Mercer - 2009
Calgary # 1 - Canada's Best Places to Live and Work
Canadian Business / MoneySense - 2009
Calgary # 1- Canadian Competitiveness Rankings
Site Selection Magazine - 2009
Calgary # 1 - Canada's Smartest City
Maclean's Canadian Council on Learning - 2009
Calgary # 1 - Canada's Most Cultured City
Maclean's Canadian Council on Learning - 2009
Calgary # 1 - Canada's Most Active City
Maclean's Canadian Council on Learning - 2009
Calgary 1 of 3 - North American Emerging Cities
Forbes
Calgary # 1 in Canada - Most Liveable City for Singles, # 2 for Mid-Career Professionals and # 3 for Families, Empty Nesters and Retirees
Martin Prosperity Institute - 2009
Calgary receives A Grade - Global Scorecard on Prosperity
Conference Board of Canada - 2009
The Global Business Center has been made possible by the support of Calgary Economic Development's Action Calgary partners such as TELUS.
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