By Jackie Lovely
MLA Camrose
Alberta received positive news in February when our economy gained an additional 17,000 jobs!
Further, the majority of the jobs that were added were full-time jobs, which is great news for thousands of Alberta families who will have a regular paycheque they can rely on to pay their bills and save for the future.
Alberta is quite literally the economic engine of Canada, and this was proven yet again in February when we were responsible for 43 per cent of all jobs added in the entire country, despite having only 12 per cent of the country’s population.
In the past 12 months alone, we have added nearly 100,000 jobs, with almost 80 per cent of those being full-time positions.
These numbers show the strength of our economy, and they are only rising. Alberta continues to see large gains in high-value, high-paying sectors, and our competitive tax rate, highly skilled workforce, abundant natural resources, and world-class education system means that we will continue to be the economic engine of Canada.
The addition of so many jobs is important, not only for the Camrose region but also for each and every person who lives in Alberta.
These are high-quality, well-paying jobs that help Albertans to put food on their tables and money in their pockets.
With the inflation crisis that has been brought upon us by the federal government, many people have had difficulty paying their bills, buying groceries, and putting gas in their cars. That is why we must ensure Albertans can find quality jobs close to home.
Alberta is growing rapidly, and with more people arriving in our province, there are more workers ready and able to meet the needs of Alberta employers.
Ensuring that people are able to come to our province and find well-paying and reliable jobs is crucial to the growth of our economy, and the prosperity of all Albertans.
This increase in job numbers signifies very strong and positive momentum for the province, by ensuring that Alberta continues to be a place where people are able to start businesses, find work, raise their families, and be proud to call their home.
A thriving job market aligns with our government’s mandate to prioritize job growth, economic prosperity and strength in an effort to position Alberta as an attractive destination for both businesses and people who are ready to work.
I am proud to live in the prosperous province of Alberta, and I am even more proud to represent the hard-working people of Camrose as their MLA.
I firmly believe that Albertans are some of the hardest workers, and the addition of 17,000 jobs in one month shows the truth of that.
- MLA Jackie Lovely can be contacted at her constituency office located at #104, 4870 51 Street, Camrose AB, T4V 1S1, or by telephone at 780-672-0000.