Maple News reports that Alberta has received an increase in its 2025 immigration nomination allocation, allowing the province to nominate more newcomers for permanent residency through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).
As announced by federal authorities, Alberta now holds 6,403 nomination spots for this year—an increase of 1,528 spots compared to the previous allocation of 4,875. While the increased number still falls short of the province’s 2024 nomination quota of 9,750, it marks a recovery of approximately 65% of that total.
The AAIP is expected to release more detailed information on how the new allocation will be distributed across its various immigration streams via its official processing page. In prior years, a significant portion of nominations—over half—were reserved for the Alberta Opportunity Stream. However, the current increase could open up more options across all streams, especially for individuals with experience in high-demand occupations.
According to the AAIP, this expanded allocation will strengthen Alberta’s capacity to meet regional labor shortages and support strategic economic priorities. Although specifics remain pending, this may lead to a shift in focus toward sectors that face acute workforce gaps.
Alberta’s increased allocation comes in the wake of a federal decision in late 2024 to slash the overall number of immigrants arriving through Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The Liberal government cut total landing targets by 50%, from 110,000 to 55,000 annually, citing ongoing concerns about housing affordability and supply.
Despite these national reductions, Alberta’s latest bump in nominations suggests a willingness at the federal level to remain responsive to regional economic demands. It also positions Alberta to attract skilled workers in greater numbers amid mounting competition from other provinces with robust immigration programs.
With this new allocation, prospective immigrants considering Alberta may have better chances of receiving a provincial nomination—especially if they align with the province’s labor priorities. Applicants are encouraged to monitor updates from AAIP as new guidelines and stream-specific thresholds are made available.
Maple News will continue to provide up-to-date information as Alberta and other provinces adjust their immigration strategies in response to evolving federal policies and labor market needs.