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Minister Kaycee Madu
Kaycee Madu was sworn in as Minister of Labour and Immigration on February 25, 2022.
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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:
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In focus
Budget 2022 is moving Alberta forward by building health system capacity, getting more Albertans working, and balancing the budget.
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.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Strategy
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Strategy is attracting and supporting skilled newcomers to help diversify the economy and create jobs.
Latest news
- Sep 25, 2022
Grants are available to help honour the memories of workers who died due to workplace incidents, illnesses or injuries.
- Sep 22, 2022
Albertans can help inform government actions to address racism and build a more inclusive province.
- Sep 21, 2022
Alberta’s government is recognizing 23 immigrants for enriching their communities and helping to build a more inclusive province.