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Minister Doug Schweitzer
Doug Schweitzer was sworn in as Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation on August 25, 2020.
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Parliamentary Secretary Martin Long
Martin Long was appointed parliamentary secretary for small business and tourism on October 3, 2020.
Accomplishments
Alberta’s film industry is attracting more productions and opportunities with the Film and Television Tax Credit.
A $75-million Investment and Growth Strategy will guide actions targeting investment growth in priority sectors that both drive and enable Alberta’s economy.
A 10-Year Tourism Strategy is being developed in partnership with Travel Alberta to grow Alberta’s tourism sector.
An Innovation Capital Working Group submitted its final report to government with options on how to attract new investment in Alberta’s early-stage technology companies.
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- The economic dashboard compiles Alberta’s most important indicators for business.
- The regional dashboard provides data on living, working, investing and doing business in Alberta’s diverse regions.
- Alberta Major Projects is an inventory of private and public sector projects in Alberta valued at $5 million or more.
- Access the latest tourism industry market information including research, data and statistics.
Our responsibilities
Leading efforts to grow Alberta’s economy by supporting Alberta’s entrepreneurs and job creators, attracting investment, growing trade, strengthening Alberta’s key sectors and ensuring Alberta has an innovative and competitive business environment by:
- overseeing the implementation of Alberta’s Recovery Plan
- supporting Alberta entrepreneurs, businesses and communities to drive growth and job creation
- attracting, retaining and expanding investment in Alberta
- enhancing trade and export development
- optimizing Alberta’s innovation system to support economic growth
- creating the conditions for growth and diversification of Alberta’s primary and emerging industries
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In focus
Alberta’s budget is focused on protecting lives and livelihoods, investing in health care, preparing for recovery and spending responsibly.
Promoting Alberta beyond our borders
We are focused on attracting investment to the province, building international partnerships, showcasing our talents around the globe, helping Alberta companies access international markets, and promoting our province as a world-class tourism destination.
Encouraging research and innovation
We’re connecting Alberta’s innovators with the right partners to help them bring new technologies to market and position our province as a leader in research and innovation.
Economic development
We’re working with partners across the province to encourage economic growth, support the success of Alberta entrepreneurs and job creators, and promote the development of Alberta’s primary and emerging sectors, including tourism.
Latest news
- Oct 21, 2021
The Associate Minister of Rural Economic Development will meet with business and community leaders from across rural Alberta to hear about what they need to promote economic development and prosperity in their communities.
- Oct 18, 2021
Parliamentary secretary for Small Business and Tourism Martin Long issued the following statement on Small Business Week:
- Oct 15, 2021
Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik and Associate Minister of Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement: