An Innovation Revolution: How Alberta Is Building the Future of Tech
Follow the incredible transformation of Alberta’s tech sector, from its humble beginnings in 2000 to its position as a global tech player today.
The Twenty-Four Seven by ATB
Welcome to The Twenty-Four Seven. With a fresh new look, The Twenty-Four Seven delivers the analyses, insights and news you’ve come to expect from our team of economic experts.
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Chart of the Week: Tourism - The exporting industry few talk about
Is tourism an exporting industry? Your first reaction may be no. I'm sure other industries like oil and gas, agriculture, and autos come to mind. But as the nation looks to expand its exports overseas (recall the PM’s goal to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade), tourism is worth a serious look.
Exports of ‘travel services’ totalled $28.5 billion in 2024, reflecting the amount nonresidents spent while visiting Canada.
As our Chart of the Week shows, Alberta outpaced the other large provinces in attracting foreign visitors in 2025 with nonresident visits up 11% through November in Alberta compared to a 0.4% drop nationally. More direct flights from Alberta to international destinations may be contributing to the increase.
Economic Insights Focused on Alberta's Economy
ATB’s team of economists make sense of the latest data and trends in daily insights delivered right to your inbox.
THE TWENTY-FOUR (daily)
Retail sales, the unemployment rate, population growth, inflation, international trade—these are just a few of the economic trends the team makes sense of in ATB’s daily insights.
Opportunity knocks
Alongside a strong resource base, there are a number of sectors supporting the city’s diversification, and this strength is underpinned by its youthful demographics.
Cooler, but not cold
The outlook for housing starts in Calgary and Edmonton
Downward pressure
Major crop prices in Alberta
THE SEVEN (weekly)
A review of the key economic highlights of the week impacting Alberta.
The Seven, February 13, 2026
Life in the fast lane
The Seven, February 6, 2026
Building Canada's economic muscle
The Seven, January 30, 2026
Still pretty hazy
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