Provincial Nominee Program (EE-aligned side), 17 Aug 2026 — what it means in Alberta

On Monday 17 August 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 442 candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (EE-aligned side) round, minimum score 760. 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).