Which statement best describes the MSGC's land holdings in Alberta?

• A. It is the single largest landholder in Alberta
• B. It holds no land
• C. It only holds land in Ontario
• D. It holds land in all provinces

Answer: (A)

Understanding what it means to be the largest landholder in a province is the key idea here. If MSGC is described as the single largest landholder in Alberta, it means that, among all individual owners or organizations in the province, MSGC owns more land than anyone else. It does not imply that MSGC owns all land, just that its holdings exceed those of every other single owner in Alberta.

That’s why this statement is the best description. It correctly positions MSGC’s land ownership relative to others in Alberta, without making broader claims about Ontario, other provinces, or about having no land at all. The other options conflict with the idea of having a substantial amount of land in Alberta: MSGC does hold land, the claim isn’t limited to Ontario, and ownership in Alberta doesn’t automatically mean ownership in every province.