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Minister Joseph Schow
Joseph Schow was sworn in as Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration on May 16, 2025.
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Associate Minister Muhammad Yaseen
Muhammad Yaseen was sworn in as Associate Minister of Multiculturalism on May 16, 2025.
Important update
The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade became the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration on May 16, 2025. The programs and services listed below may not reflect our new structure. Information will be updated soon.
Our responsibilities
Leading efforts to grow Alberta’s economy by supporting Alberta’s entrepreneurs and employers, promoting trade and investment, helping recruit and retain workers, leading child care and promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces by:
- Jobs: helping attract skilled workers and establishing and enforcing Alberta’s employment standards and laws governing the health and safety of Alberta’s workplaces
- Economy: supporting Alberta entrepreneurs, businesses and communities to drive growth and job creation
- Regional development: supporting the unique economic development needs of Alberta’s various regions
- Trade and investment: attracting investment, promoting trade and supporting Alberta businesses’ abilities to access new markets
Agencies we’re responsible for:
Key information
- Learn about Alberta’s employment rules on minimum wage, overtime, holidays, job-protected leaves, vacations and more.
- Use the search tool to access health and safety rules for Alberta’s workplaces.
- Stay up-to-date on economic statistics in your sector.
- Access labour market information to help with planning and staffing.
- Access resources for small businesses.
- View resources to help grow regional economies.
- Access resources to help find new markets and trade opportunities
In focus
Affordable, friendly and rich in opportunity, Alberta is the answer to building your future.
Bursaries are available for students training for jobs that are in demand in northern Alberta.
Economic development
We’re working with partners across the province to encourage economic growth, support the success of Alberta entrepreneurs and job creators, and promote the development of Alberta’s primary and emerging sectors.
Economic dashboard
Discover a wealth of vital economic information at your fingertips.
Film and television tax credit
Tax credit supports medium and large-scale productions filming in Alberta.
Latest news
- Jul 11, 2025
Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow issued the following statement about the June 2025 Labour Force Survey:
- Jul 8, 2025
A land development and management company has been fined $350,000 related to a workplace death.
- Jul 3, 2025
Alberta’s government is providing more than $4 million to help small and medium sized businesses boost their productivity and thrive across the province.