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Strategy for Information and Communications Technology in Alberta
Enhancing the Alberta Advantage:
Transformational Leadership
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Alberta can compete globally. We have a solid base in ICT, a strategy for economic diversification, and an entrepreneurial culture suited to change. With transformational leadership, Alberta can capitalize on growth in the ICT sector for the next several decades. As the world enters the information age, today's Alberta strategy and strategic investments lays the foundation for Alberta's prosperity, excellent quality of life, and sustenance of the Alberta Advantage.
To reach its full potential, Alberta's ICT sector requires the same vision and commitment as was given to oil and gas, agriculture-food, and forestry sectors earlier this century. Leadership is among the most cost-effective ways in which government can stimulate investment and growth. The stakeholders unanimously recommend the government be proactive in making Albertans and the world aware of our shared commitment to becoming a knowledge-intensive society, and of the consequent benefits that will flow to Albertans and to companies that invest in Alberta
Leadership is needed to articulate to the citizens of Alberta, particularly young people, the opportunities for career advancement and personal development. Government leadership is essential to create a competitive economic climate and to provide Alberta's schools, colleges, and universities with the resources to graduate greater numbers of skilled knowledge-workers. Government and industry leadership is necessary to support key initiatives demonstrating that Alberta truly is committed to this vision.
Leadership inspires commitment to a shared vision and collaboration among companies and between industry and government.