Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC), 18 Aug 2026 — what it means in Alberta

On Tuesday 18 August 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 1,000 candidates in the Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) round, minimum score 523. Federal rounds select candidates from across Canada, Alberta included.

Jobs in Alberta

Over the last eight weeks our Job Bank research filed 1,085 job postings open to foreign workers in Alberta in the occupations this round selects. The most posted: Cook (88), Food service supervisor (87), Restaurant manager (55).

Alberta’s own latest round

Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS), 14 Aug 2026: 743 invited. All of Alberta’s picks.

Alberta and Express Entry

Alberta can nominate Express Entry candidates through Alberta Express Entry Stream. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System score (IRCC).