Tag: alberta cost of living
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Why Alberta Is Still Canada’s Top Migration Magnet Heading Into 2026
Despite higher interest rates and a slower national housing market, Canadians are still moving to Alberta in large numbers heading into 2026. For buyers and renters priced out of Ontario and British Columbia, Alberta continues to stand out as one of the few provinces offering a rare mix of affordability, job opportunities, and lifestyle. This…
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Alberta Tax Savings to Start in July 2025 Under New Income Bracket Shift
Starting next month, around two million Albertans will begin to see the effects of a new personal income tax system that the Alberta government says will help families better manage rising living costs. The new tax structure includes the introduction of an 8% tax bracket on the first $60,000 of income, which will not only…
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Alberta Is Now the Only Province That Hasn’t Raised Its Minimum Wage This Decade
Alberta hasn’t increased its minimum wage since 2018, making it the only province in Canada that hasn’t made at least one adjustment in the 2020s. In fact, if you’re under 18, wages actually went down. The province introduced a youth minimum wage of $13/hour in 2019 for students working 28 hours a week or less.…
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