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Alberta Has Reached 5 Million Residents

  • Writer: ClearView Insider
    ClearView Insider
  • Mar 31
  • 1 min read

Alberta’s population reached 5.0 million in Q1 2026, marking a 1.2% increase compared to Q1 2025.


This continued growth reflects strong interprovincial migration and sustained economic momentum, reinforcing Alberta’s position as one of Canada’s fastest-growing provinces. For Calgary, this trend supports ongoing demand across housing, retail, and employment-driven commercial space, while also placing increased focus on infrastructure, land supply, and long-term planning.


Follow Clearview for ongoing insights into the trends shaping Calgary’s commercial real estate market.


Source: Statistics Canada


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