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By Connor Gunn

Alberta creating jobs through new GoodLeaf Farms location in Calgary

Nov 29, 2021 | 2:30 PM

CALGARY, AB – The Government of Alberta announced Monday that the Ontario-based GoodLeaf Farms is building its newest location in Calgary.

Canada’s largest commercial vertical farming company will build a 74,000 square foot indoor farm in the city, after receiving a $2.73-million incentive to locate to Alberta.

GoodLeaf Farms specializes in growing microgreens and baby greens year-round, providing fresh vegetables to stores for distribution.

The province says the company will create 50 jobs during construction and 70 permanent jobs upon startup.

“Overall, the first four approved projects under Alberta’s new Investment and Growth Fund, including Goodleaf’s groundbreaking project, will attract $845.8 million in investment and bring 1,950 jobs to Alberta,” the release reads.

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Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Innovation says three additional projects will be announced once details are finalized.

“I’d like to welcome GoodLeaf Farms to Alberta, where it will benefit from our low corporate tax regime, well-educated and skilled workforce and excellent infrastructure. The Investment and Growth Fund helped to close this investment in a competitive global market. This fund demonstrates to investors who could take their projects anywhere in the world that Alberta wants high-impact investments that create meaningful jobs.”

Alberta’s $10-million Investment and Growth Fund focuses on attracting well-established companies to the province.

“The fund will focus on investments in the final stage of decision-making when Alberta is competing for investment against other jurisdictions that may also offer incentives. The fund serves as an incentive for companies to make their investments in Alberta.”

Businesses from a wide range of industries will be eligible for funding, helping to diversify the economy.

The release says the Investment and Growth Fund is a key part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan to create jobs, encourage diversification, and make Alberta even more competitive in the long term.