Overview
The Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) supports general development in Alberta's northern region which has unique opportunities and challenges.
Goals
Encourage economic growth and community development by:
- building partnerships among key stakeholders
- fostering economic strength and diversity by advocating for development in transportation, value-added agriculture, tourism, health and other areas
- increasing awareness of northern Alberta’s opportunities and advancing development
Region
The NADC region represents 60% of Alberta’s landmass (380,000 km2) and 9% of the total population.
View the NADC map.
Provincial assets in the region include having 100% of the mineable oil sands development in the province and an estimated 87% of the managed forest land base.
Regional opportunities:
- Natural resources (including agriculture)
- Tourism expansion and recreation development
- Agri-food, manufacturing and processing
- Youthful and resourceful northern Albertans
- Nuclear energy development
Outdoor attractions:
- Rivers and lakes
- Wildlife in the wilderness
- Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
For more information on the region, visit NADC economic indicators (Alberta Regional Dashboard and Site Selector Tool).
Major projects
Major economic development projects in the NADC include:
See Alberta Major Projects to view all major projects.