Why Alberta
Have you been keeping up with Alberta?
CMHC MLI Select + Alberta = investment gold. Alberta is growing faster than anywhere else in Canada, rents are strong, building is cheaper, and the rules respect the people who own the buildings. Put it together and you get stable, high cash flow with a small down payment.
The case for Alberta
Six reasons the smart money is moving west.
High demand for housing
Alberta's population grew 4.0%, the fastest in Canada, with record numbers of people moving in from other provinces (Statistics Canada).
Tech hub + AI centre
Edmonton is set to become North America's next big tech hub, with tech jobs up 53.3% over five years. Northwest Alberta will host the world's largest AI data centre.
Strong affordability index
Renters in Edmonton earn more, which means rents are higher. Edmonton's affordable rent sits around $1,665 per month.
Lower build costs + fees
No land transfer tax. No development charges. No municipal hookup charges. No parkland dedication. More of the deal stays in your pocket.
Landlord-friendly laws
No rent control. Security deposits are legal. Pet rules and pet fees are allowed. The rules respect the people who own the building.
A fair landlord–tenant balance
Non-paying tenants can be evicted within 14 days. Appeals take under 28 days, and the only valid appeal is proof of payment.
Alberta vs Ontario
The tenancy-law gap that changes everything.
Where you own matters as much as what you own. Alberta’s rules respect the people who own the buildings, which protects your cash flow.
General comparison for context only, subject to change; not legal advice. Alberta figures per CMHC materials.
+4.0%
Population growth
fastest in Canada
+53.3%
Edmonton tech jobs
over five years
$1,665
Edmonton affordable rent
per month
14 days
Eviction for non-payment
landlord-friendly law
In the headlines
Don’t take our word for it.
Alberta’s momentum is national news.
The magic formula
Strict tenant laws + low build costs + favourable MLI Select financing = stable, high cash flow with minimal deposits.
Source: Housing shortages in Canada report, CMHC (September 2023). Figures are illustrative and subject to change.