Maple News reports that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six draws from June 17 to June 29, issuing 1,037 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. The invitations targeted candidates across several in-demand sectors, notably healthcare, aviation, and technology, with additional invitations extended to workers in tourism and hospital settings.
As of June 30, Alberta had completed 56 selection rounds in 2026, reflecting an ongoing push to fill critical workforce gaps across the province.
The latest AAIP draws included two targeted healthcare rounds and issued invitations through a mix of streams and pathways: the Alberta Opportunity Stream; the Tourism and Hospitality Stream; the Alberta Express Entry Stream (including an Accelerated Tech Pathway); the Priority Sectors Pathway for aviation and skilled trades; and the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry and Non-Express Entry). Overall, the majority of invitations went to Alberta Opportunity Stream candidates, which accounted for about 69% of all invitations.
Draws and results (date, stream/pathway, invitations, minimum score):
– June 17, 2026 — Alberta Opportunity Stream — 720 invitations — minimum score 58.
– June 18, 2026 — Tourism and Hospitality Stream — 61 invitations — minimum score 71.
– June 19, 2026 — Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway — 100 invitations — minimum score 59.
– June 22, 2026 — Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry — 46 invitations — minimum score 64.
– June 24, 2026 — Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation and skilled trades) — 35 invitations — minimum score 47.
– June 29, 2026 — Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry — 75 invitations — minimum score 63.
The June rounds underscore Alberta’s focus on sectors identified as top priorities for 2026, particularly health care, aviation, and technology. The aviation-targeted draw on June 24 marked the first sector-specific round of the year. As of June 29, Alberta had invited at least 9,599 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through its 2026 draws.
According to Maple News, these moves align with Alberta’s broader strategy to attract skilled workers who can support the province’s growth and address labor shortages in key industries.