The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has launched a new portal feature that allows candidates to modify their active Worker Expression of Interest submissions. This update enables individuals to adjust their profile details without altering or extending the original one-year validity period of their submission. Additionally, candidates can now proactively decline stream invitations and return directly to the selection pool within the standard fifteen-day window. T

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On May 1, 2026, the province invited 12 candidates under the Rural Renewal Stream with a minimum score of 50. On May 6, 2026, Alberta issued 832 invitations through the Alberta Opportunity Stream with a minimum score of 54. Additionally, Alberta invited 207 Express Entry candidates through targeted pathways. On May 7, 2026, the province invited 146 candidates under the A

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On April 15, the province invited 50 healthcare workers under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors pathway. The April 16 draw invited 37 candidates under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry stream, while the April 23 draw invited 10 candidates under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway. Additionally, the province inv

A new debate is growing in Alberta after discussions around a potential 2026 referendum on immigration-related policies gained national attention. Proposed questions reportedly focus on reducing immigration levels, limiting access to provincially funded services for some temporary residents, and introducing additional requirements tied to immigration status. Supporters argue the measures would help Alberta manage population growth and protect public resources, while critics w

The fourth annual Premier’s Summit on Fairness for Newcomers recently convened in Alberta, bringing together employers, educators, and newcomers to address barriers to professional integration. Under the theme of unlocking newcomer skills, Premier Danielle Smith emphasized the importance of improving foreign credential recognition and expanding mentorship opportunities to ensure immigrants can contribute to their full potential. The provincial government highlighted recent l

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. The province invited 342 Express Entry candidates under the Priority Sectors Stream (manufacturing, construction, skilled trades), Law Enforcement and Accelerated Tech pathways. Additionally, Alberta invited 134 Rural Renewal Stream candidates and 164 Dedicated Health Care Pathway candidates (Express Entry and non-Express Entry). In total, the province has invited 640

New polling from the Angus Reid Institute reveals that two-thirds of Albertans support a proposed referendum measure to restrict temporary residents’ access to government-funded social services like healthcare and education. The data shows a sharp political divide, with nearly all 2023 UCP voters favouring some form of restriction, while a majority of NDP voters believe all residents should remain eligible for support. As the province prepares for these significant votes, ag

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has added a new $135 fee to submit a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI), effective April 7, 2026. The other AAIP service fees remain unchanged for now. Under the current structure, applications to streams such as Alberta Opportunity, Alberta Express Entry, Rural Renewal, and Tourism and Hospitality are set at $1,500, while several entrepreneur streams carry a $3,500 application fee. Additional charges apply for entrepreneur

Alberta has introduced Bill 26, the Immigration Oversight Act, to restore confidence in the immigration system by increasing provincial oversight of employers, foreign worker recruiters, and immigration consultants. If passed, the legislation would require employers to register before using federal temporary foreign worker programs and would create a licensing framework for recruiters and consultants. The province says these measures will help curb fraud, exploitation, and l

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On March 5, the province invited 832 candidates under the Alberta Opportunity Stream. Additionally, on March 6, Alberta invited 139 Express Entry candidates under the Accelerated Tech Pathway. The March 12 draw invited 47 candidates under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry stream, while the March 13 draw invited 349 candidates under the Rural Renewal

Alberta has introduced new mandatory fields in the Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) system to collect details on wages and working hours for candidates with a job offer. Effective February 25, 2026, all new submissions must include this information, and profiles missing these details will not be considered in future draws. This update signals a stronger focus on job quality and alignment with labour market needs under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. Alberta is

Alberta’s education minister says the province expects to spend about $600 million this year on educating the children of temporary residents. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides told legislators that exact figures cannot be separated from Alberta’s $10.8 billion education budget because school funding varies depending on student needs. The province currently educates 45,554 students who are children of temporary residents, with average education costs estimated at about

A recent Postmedia-Leger poll reveals that most Albertans back Premier Danielle Smith's plan to limit temporary immigrants' access to provincial services. The survey found 63% support for restricting healthcare, education, and social programs to citizens, permanent residents, and provincially approved immigrants. This comes as Alberta faces a $9.4-billion deficit and strained public systems due to record immigration. Smith plans to present 9 referendum questions later this y

The Government of Alberta has launched nominations for the 2026 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards, a program honouring immigrants who have made meaningful contributions across the province. The awards span eight categories, including Arts and Sports, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Young Leader. Associate Minister of Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen emphasized the importance of recognizing how newcomers support businesses, drive innovation, and volunteer in communities. Nomination

On March 4, 2026, Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On February 26, the province invited 30 Rural Renewal Stream candidates with a minimum score of 55. The AAIP has issued 822 nominations so far in 2026, with 5,581 spaces remaining from its total allocation of 6,403. Last year, the program met its full allocation by issuing 6,603 nominations, with over 85% going to temporary foreign workers already in

On February 26, 2026, Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On February 20, 2026, the province invited 831 candidates under the Alberta Opportunity Stream – Priority Sectors. The minimum score for this draw was 56 points. Additionally, on February 24, 2026, Alberta invited 68 candidates under the Tourism and Hospitality Stream. Invited candidates had a minimum score of 73 points. So far, Alberta has invite

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Parliamentary Secretary Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk highlighted Alberta's support for displaced Ukrainians. Since the conflict began, the province has welcomed almost 65,000 Ukrainian evacuees who now live in 213 communities across Alberta. Armstrong-Homeniuk noted that millions have been forced from their homes due to the ongoing war, which has become Europe's largest conflict since World War II. She emphasized that U

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced plans for an October 2026 referendum on immigration policy, marking a significant departure from her previous support for high population growth. The proposal comes as the province grapples with rapid demographic changes that have strained public services. Smith attributes the shift to federal immigration reforms under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which moved away from merit-based selection toward increased temporary work

On February 18, 2026, Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On February 6, the province invited up to ten candidates under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway, while the February 10 draw invited 212 Rural Renewal Stream candidates. Additionally, on February 11, Alberta invited 147 Express Entry candidates under the Accelerated Tech Pathway. Furthermore, the province conducted three A

Alberta added 41,800 full-time jobs last month, cementing its position as Canada's leader in employment growth despite global economic headwinds affecting other provinces. Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow highlighted the province's 3.4 per cent increase in employment over the past year, significantly outpacing the national average of 0.6 per cent. The province's economic diversification efforts, combined with competitive tax rates and a skilled w