The Prairie Provinces

Alberta

Facts about Alberta

Alberta is the fourth largest province in Canada, three times larger than the European country of Great Britain. Every year, people from all over the world come to Alberta to work and live. Alberta has a high standard of living, diverse and welcoming communities, stunning landscapes, and economic growth. The province was named Alberta to honour Princess Louise Caroline of Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria and wife of former Canadian Governor General John Campbell from 1878 to 1883. The capital city is Edmonton.

Where can you work?

Alberta's economic activities include agriculture, livestock, oil exploitation, financial activity, hospitality, education, airline, and technological development. With its extensive and fertile grasslands, Alberta has long had an agriculture-dominated economy. However, since the 1950s, mineral extraction has become a leading sector of the economy. Alberta is now Canada's largest producer of oil and natural gas.

What to do?

The province has about 245 rivers and 600 lakes formed during the ice age about 12,000 years ago. In summer, Albertans love to dress as cowboys who raise horses and cattle, and cattle farms are prevalent throughout the province. The Calgary Stampede is a festival of rodeo and cowboy shows, country music concerts, and outdoor barbecues. The National Parks Banff and Jasper are in Alberta and are icons of Canada.

How can you immigrate?

Alberta's government has an attractive provincial nomination program. The immigration avenues for provincial nomination are 1. Alberta Opportunity Stream 2. Alberta Express Entry Category 3. Rural Entrepreneur Stream 4. Graduate Entrepreneur Stream 5. Farm Stream 6. Foreign Graduate Stream Entrepreneur. 7. Tourism and Hospitality etc.

Manitoba

Facts about Manitoba

This Canadian prairie province is larger than the African nation of Kenya. Manitoba has one of Canada's most robust and diversified economies, with a low cost of living that is more affordable than provinces like Ontario and British Columbia. The capital city is Winnipeg.

How can you immigrate?

The provincial nominee program offers the choice to immigrate as a Skilled Worker, Business Investor, or International Student. You can also immigrate under Express Entry.

Climate

There are four distinct seasons (summer, fall, winter and spring), with temperatures varying between -35 degrees C in winter and 35 degrees C in summer. Depending on the season, the hours of sunlight can also change dramatically. You need to be aware of the weather before moving.

Where can you work?

The main economic activities are: Agriculture, livestock, processing of agri-food products, tourism, banking, health, student services, human resources, forestry and livestock farming. ​Major potato, pork, chicken, turkey and dairy processing companies have headquarters in Manitoba.

Saskatchewan

Capital City

Saskatchewan’s population reached 1,231,043 as of April 1, 2024, an increase of 30,503 from April 1, 2023. it is considered the sixth most populous province in the country. The capital is Regina, and the second largest city is Saskatoon.

Facts about Saskatchewan

It is considered the breadbasket of Canada because cereal cultivation takes place, allowing it to supply part of the country's internal demand. Geographically, it is larger than Thailand or Spain. It is one of two Canadian provinces without saltwater coasts. Before 1905, the province was part of Alberta.

Climate

Winter in January can be below -53 °C, while temperatures in July can reach approximately 41 °C. A relevant aspect is that the province's south receives around 2,300 hours of sunlight per year. The climate is quite harsh.

How can you immigrate?

The Saskatchewan Nominee Program accepts applications from entrepreneurs, farm owners, and operators for International Skilled Workers and workers with Experience in the Province.