Alberta introduces Bill 26 to strengthen immigration oversight

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 labour trafficking, while improving transparency and aligning immigration with Alberta’s labour needs. The proposed act also includes stronger enforcement tools such as fines, licence suspensions, and hiring bans.

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