According to The Maclean’s Book of Lists, Vol. 2 Alberta is home to some of the richest people in Canada. Does this surprise you? With a wealth of oilfield workers we boast 6 of the top 10 Canadian cities with the highest concentration of people earning over $250,000 a year.
Statistics acquired from Stats Canada show the following figures: Number of people earning $250,000 or more, per 1,000 people
1.) Calgary, AB 14.9
2.) Fort McMurray – Wood Buffalo, AB 13.9
3.) Okotoks, AB 13.5
4.) Canmore, AB 13.0
5.) Toronto, ON 8.4
6.) Estevan, SK 7.7
7.) Yellowknife, NT 7.3
8.) Edmonton, AB 6.7
9.) Grande Prairie, AB 6.7
10.) Vancouver, BC 5.9
It’s a good time to be an Albertan!