煤炭工業(yè)對艾伯塔省來說至關(guān)重要，它是經(jīng)濟發(fā)展的催化劑，為成千上萬的人(尤其是農(nóng)村地區(qū)的人)創(chuàng)造就業(yè)機會，并通過稅收和特許權(quán)使用費為政府的社會項目提供資金。

The coal industry is essential to Alberta as a catalyst for economic development, creator of employment for thousands of people (particularly in rural areas), and financial contributor to government social programs through tax and royalty payments.