Alberta Holds Six PNP Draws in June Invites 1037 Skilled Workers Across Key Industries
Alberta Issues 1,037 Invitations in Latest AAIP Draws
The latest invitation rounds reflected Alberta’s ongoing strategy of attracting professionals in sectors facing labour shortages, with healthcare, technology, aviation, tourism, hospitality, and skilled trades among the province’s top priorities.
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Six Draws Conducted in Less Than Two Weeks
AAIP Draw Results
| Draw Date | Stream/Pathway | Invitations Issued | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry | 75 | 63 |
| June 24, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation and Skilled Trades) | 35 | 47 |
| June 22, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 46 | 64 |
| June 19, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 100 | 59 |
| June 18, 2026 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 61 | 71 |
| June 17, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 720 | 58 |
Priority Occupations Continue to Receive Strong Support
These occupation-specific draws are designed to help employers fill critical vacancies while supporting the province’s long-term economic growth.
More Than 9,500 Invitations Issued This Year
Alberta has maintained a steady pace of immigration selections throughout 2026.
By June 29, the province had issued at least 9,599 invitations across 56 selection rounds, making it one of Canada’s most active provincial nominee programs this year.
The frequent draws provide skilled foreign workers with multiple opportunities to receive a provincial nomination based on Alberta’s evolving labour market needs.
Some of the Largest Draws of the Year
Several of the invitation rounds conducted during this period ranked among the biggest held by Alberta in 2026. Large-scale selections were recorded under:
- The Accelerated Tech Pathway
- The Alberta Opportunity Stream
- Agriculture-focused priority sector initiatives
- Manufacturing-focused priority sector initiatives
These larger draws indicate that Alberta continues to rely heavily on immigration to meet employer demand and fill vacancies that remain difficult to address through domestic recruitment alone.
Provincial Nomination Allocation Nears Halfway Mark
Alberta Nomination Allocation Status
| Stream/Pathway | 2026 Nomination Allocation | Nominations Issued | Remaining Nomination Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,425 | 1,692 | 1,733 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,000 | 563 | 437 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 150 | 118 | 32 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (EE + Non-EE) | 500 | 158 | 342 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 600 | 316 | 284 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 38 | <10 | N/A |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector Draws | 600 | 326 | 274 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | 90 | 20 | 70 |
In addition to these allocations, Alberta confirmed that it has also issued nominations through separate allocations reserved for practice-ready physicians and French-speaking candidates.
Large Candidate Pool Awaits Future Draws
Worker Pool and Applications in Process
| Stream/Pathway | EOIs in the Pool | Applications Awaiting Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 23,557 | 644 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,848 | 69 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 3,679 | 12 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (EE + Non-EE) | 1,384 | 33 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 2,163 | 183 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 60 | <10 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector Draws | 4,806 | 277 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | N/A | 248 |
Entrepreneur streams follow a separate application process and are not included in the Worker Expression of Interest pool.
Alberta Continues Targeted Immigration Strategy
The latest AAIP invitation rounds reinforce Alberta’s emphasis on selecting candidates whose skills align with the province’s labour market demands. By focusing on sectors such as healthcare, technology, aviation, hospitality, and skilled trades, Alberta continues to use its Provincial Nominee Program to address workforce shortages while supporting economic development.
With a significant number of nomination spaces still available for 2026 and thousands of candidates waiting in the selection pool, additional invitation rounds are expected in the coming months as the province continues to meet its immigration objectives.
