Resources Online - Information for Tourism Investors
Following are existing resources on-line to assist you in assessing tourism investment opportunities in Alberta. These resources are offered for your information only and are only provided to assist with research efforts.
- Private Venture Investing - Questions An Investor Should Ask
This fact sheet was developed through a joint initiative between Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and Manitoba Agriculture and Food.
It provides general information and a framework for assessing investment opportunities in small and mid sized private companies. This clearly applies to all sorts of businesses, including those in the tourism and hospitality sectors.
- Investment Canada Act
Information provided to assist non-Canadians wishing to invest in Canada. Produced by Industry Canada, a Government of Canada Department.
- The Investment Canada Act - Does It Apply To Your Situation
Further investment information provided by Industry Canada.
- Canadian Representatives Abroad
A list of Federal, Provincial and Civic Government Contacts in International locations. Maintained by Industry Canada.
- Acts Under the Responsibility of the Federal Ministry of Industry
Various acts - particularly those that legislate business operations in Canada.
- Investor Education Centre
Access to subscription-only websites at the Edmonton Public Library. Provides access to websites as selected by the Investor Learning Centre of Canada [i.e. banks, trust companies, security exchanges, information on corporations, financial calculators, investment fraud, investment organizations/agencies, securities commissions/regulations and taxation].
Further research assistance is available through the consultative services of the Tourism Investment Unit. Contact:

