The NDP opposition criticized him for not addressing the issues that had driven off the health care workers, high-tech workers, and people who make investments in renewables or digital media.
Alberta still splashed its “Alberta is Calling” posters and billboards on Toronto and Vancouver bus shelters, transit, and social media to convince folks to take “a shorter commute to a bigger house”. But, Dick said there are a lot of things that advisors should help clients consider before they decide.
“Are they leaving behind their parents? Do they have children who’ll be leaving their grandparents? Do those grandparents provide a lot of support babysitting?” she said. “They may also have a strong support system of friends here. Those are things to think about because they’ll be giving all that up.”
The next thing to consider is what jobs are available in their field – and whether they can get one before they move. Teachers and health care workers are in demand, but they are in B.C. and Ontario. “You don’t want them to move out there and find there’s no work in their field,” she said.
Employees could also check whether their companies have positions available there.
