Canada announces federal funding to support Alberta businesses
加拿大宣布撥款支持亞伯達省企業
In early 2026, the Canadian government, through Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), announced significant funding to support Alberta's economic growth.
2026年初，加拿大政府透過加拿大草原經濟發展署（PrairiesCan）宣布提供巨額資金，以支持亞伯達省的經濟成長。
Minister Eleanor Olszewski emphasized that these investments help local businesses navigate global trade challenges while fostering innovation in high-tech sectors.
艾莉諾·歐塞夫斯基（Eleanor Olszewski）部長強調，這些投資有助於當地企業因應全球貿易挑戰，同時培育高科技產業的創新。
One key initiative is the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI).
其中一項關鍵舉措是「區域關稅應對計畫」（RTRI）。
In February, this program awarded $5.8 million to five projects in southern Alberta.
今年2月，該計畫撥款580萬美元資助了亞伯達省南部的五個項目。
For instance, Mount Royal University received $1.5 million to create the Alberta Logistics Centre of Excellence.
例如，皇家山大學（Mount Royal University）獲得了150萬美元，用於創立亞伯達物流卓越中心。
Another major project is the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII).
另一個重大項目是「區域人工智慧計畫」（RAII）。
In March 2026, the Medicine Hat firm 'Landing Zones Canada' received $1.16 million to develop AI-driven high-altitude drones.
2026年3月，位於梅迪辛哈特的「加拿大降落區」（Landing Zones Canada）公司獲得了116萬美元，用於開發人工智慧驅動的高空無人機。
By supporting logistics, food processing, and AI, the federal government aims to keep the Prairies competitive.
聯邦政府透過支持物流、食品加工和人工智慧，旨在保持草原地區的競爭力。
As this region generates roughly 25% of Canada’s GDP, these proactive measures ensure that Alberta remains resilient against global trade pressures and continues to lead in modern, technology-enabled industries.
由於該地區產生了加拿大約25%的國內生產毛額（GDP），這些前瞻性的措施確保了亞伯達省在面對全球貿易壓力時仍保持韌性，並持續在現代化、技術賦能的產業中保持領先。
