For decades, Alberta has been a magnet for Canadians who come to work and live in Canada’s most prosperous province, but during the Notley-Trudeau era, more Albertans left the province than other Canadians moved to it. However, according to our new study, Alberta migration patterns have returned to historical norms.

There are many reasons why individuals choose to move, but economic opportunity (e.g. the ability to find a well-paying job) often plays a role. And indeed, Alberta has long been recognized as a place for economic opportunity and the top destination for people migrating within Canada.

MUNRO and HILL: Migration into Alberta returns to historical norms after Notley-Trudeau era exodus Back to video

From 1995/96 to 2024/25 (the latest year of available data), Alberta attracted 2.2 million people from the rest of Canada while 1.6 million left for a different province. In other words, Alberta attracted a net total of 538,824 people (representing........

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