Edmonton's Competitive Advantage
KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives 2014 ranked Edmonton as the most tax competitive city of all international cities examined and rated Edmonton with an operating cost advantage of between 2 – 17% over its U.S. baseline.
Strategically located as the major urban service centre for Alberta’s oil sands and resource industry, Edmonton offers industry easy access to resource feedstocks and a strong regional customer base.
Edmonton is connected to major export markets through a comprehensive road, rail, air and pipeline network.
Edmonton’s quality of life and economic opportunities are retaining and attracting more people with the skills and expertise needed for business to compete globally.
Costs
Edmonton’s Cost Advantage
Access to feedstocks, markets, competitive labour and low taxes keep Edmonton highly competitive.
Access
Natural Resources & Feedstocks
Edmonton has easy access to coal, agriculture, forestry, oil & oil sands, gas and petrochemical feedstocks.
Workforce
Skilled, Motivated Workforce
Edmonton attracts more workers today and grows a strong workforce for tomorrow.
Utilities
Core Utility Services
Urban level servicing delivers high quality utilities, protective services and public transit.
Connections
Connections to Markets
Edmonton’s transportation network connects industry nationally, to the U.S. and to global markets.
Construction
Strong Construction Industry
Edmonton’s billion dollar construction industry excels in industrial and commercial construction.
Training
Post-Secondary Institutions
Public and private institutions offer post-secondary education to over 180,000 students.
Innovation
Research & Innovation
Research facilities offer the private sector access to leading-edge research and innovation.
For More Information
Kent McMullin
Economic and Environmental Sustainability
Sustainable Development
12th Floor, HSBC Bank Place
10250-101 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 3P4
| Title | Senior Business Strategist |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 780-442-7150 Toll-free in North America: |
| kent.mcmullin@edmonton.ca |
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