“Coming into this pandemic, it’s forced us in Alberta to rethink how we move forward,” said Schweitzer. In July, the United Conservative government outlined a new Crown corporation to attract investment, citing aggressive competition for new investment as justification for the organization. The $6 million annually for Invest Alberta is part of the $75 million for the innovation plan. “Now it’s being refined and turned into action on our end.”The province has promised several measures, such as aligning the investment strategies of Alberta’s international offices, more proactively going after potential investors, and offering “concierge” service for those who decide to spend in Alberta. Schweitzer said there will be sector-specific announcements in the coming weeks covering multiple sectors of the economy.

Source: National Post September 17, 2020 17:56 UTC