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Minister Jason Copping
Jason Copping was appointed Minister of Labour and Immigration on April 30, 2019.
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Parliamentary Secretary Muhammad Yaseen
Muhammad Yaseen was appointed Parliamentary Secretary of Immigration on April 30, 2019.
Accomplishments
Employers can save time using new employment standards and OHS online services to access applications, submit appeals and create reports.
The Fairness for Newcomers Office opened on March 2. The office works to remove barriers and ensure registration practices are transparent, objective, impartial and fair.
Key information
- Learn about Alberta’s employment rules on minimum wage, overtime, holidays, job-protected leaves, vacations and more.
- Unionized employees, or employees that may become part of a union, can better understand and exercise their rights.
- View occupational health and safety statistics for Alberta.
- View the health and safety records for more than 200,000 employers in Alberta.
Our responsibilities
The ministry protects workers’ rights by regulating Alberta’s workplaces and ensuring Alberta’s labour legislation is fair and modern.
The ministry also works to ensure that Alberta has a skilled workforce and an efficient labour market to support a thriving and diverse economy.
Agencies we’re responsible for:
Ministry information
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In focus
Alberta is improving the foreign credential assessment process to help underemployed newcomers fully contribute to our economy.
Maintains budgets at record levels for health and education, and focuses on getting Alberta back to work.
COVID-19 information for workplaces
Information for employers, supervisors and workers to help keep workplaces healthy and safe during the pandemic.
Work site health and safety committees and representatives
Employers are required to have a committee or representative to address health and safety concerns in the workplace.
Minimum wage expert panel
A panel of industry experts and professionals is assessing Alberta’s minimum wage.
Latest news
- Nov 05, 2020
Creating the Alberta’s Heroes Fund will improve benefits for the families of fallen first responders and recognize their noble service.
- Nov 05, 2020
Alberta’s government is restoring balance to Alberta’s labour laws, improving safety for workers and removing unnecessary barriers to job creation.
- Oct 26, 2020
Alberta’s government is launching two new immigration streams to spur job-creating entrepreneurship, tech startup ventures and boost economic growth.