January 7, 2026
RED FM News Desk
A years-long surge in interprovincial migration that drove Alberta’s population growth and intensified pressure on its housing market appears to be losing momentum, according to a new outlook from the Conference Board of Canada.
The report points to a sharp decline in the number of Canadians moving to the province—particularly to Calgary—with early signs of the shift already being felt in the real estate market.
For much of the past decade, Alberta attracted thousands of newcomers from across the country, drawn by initiatives such as the province’s “Alberta Is Calling” campaign targeting skilled workers, as well as relatively lower housing costs compared to cities like Toronto and Vancouver. However, recent data suggests that trend is slowing.
Calgary real estate agent Asim Naveed, who has worked in the city’s northeast for more than three years, says market conditions have changed noticeably.
“We have fewer buyers. There are more sellers on the market right now, but they’re definitely not getting what they’re asking for,” Naveed said. “This is the first time we’re not seeing multiple offers. Properties are sitting on the market much longer.”
The Conference Board reports that Calgary gained more than 18,000 people per year through interprovincial migration in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, that figure dropped significantly, and the organization expects the downward trend to continue. By 2030, net interprovincial migration into Calgary could fall to as low as 1,800 people annually.
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