Calgary Rents Fall, but Students Still Face Unsafe Housing
New rental construction has created more choice across Calgary, but affordable older apartments remain scarce as student aid rules assume greater family and personal contributions.
Calgary Study Finds Foreign Credentials Recognized for 29% of Newcomers
Respondents reported high costs, long licensing processes, and pressure to accept work below their skill level. National data shows the employment gap extends beyond Calgary.
CFIB Told Alberta TFWs Were a "Lifeline" Months Before Smith's Immigration Referendum
A September 2025 business lobby report urged Alberta to protect temporary foreign worker access, citing widespread labour shortages. Five months later, Premier Smith announced a referendum that could restrict services for temporary residents.
CCIS Opens Registration for Employment Program for Newcomer Youth in Calgary
A 13-week job-readiness course for immigrant and refugee youth ages 15 to 30 starts July 6 in Calgary, with one-on-one employment support after the class ends. Registration is open now.
Alberta spent millions asking people to move there. Now a referendum frames them as a burden
Four years after launching "Alberta is Calling" to recruit workers from across Canada, the province is putting five immigration-related referendum questions to voters, including whether to charge non-permanent residents for health care and education.
