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Ministry of Labour and Immigration

Delivers programs and policies to support a diverse workforce, promote safe, fair and healthy workplaces and attract skilled workers.

Key services

  • Employment and Training Services Directory
    Programs and services to help individuals find and keep jobs, get training and adapt to a changing labour market.
  • Employment standards
    Rules, regulations and compliance measures for employers and employees in Alberta workplaces.
  • Immigration
    Resources for immigrants and refugees including support programs, obtaining work, and applying for temporary and permanent residency.
  • Labour relations
    Labour Relations Code, legislation, mediation services, publications and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Occupational health and safety
    Preventing work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities by working with employers and workers.

In Focus

  • Job creation student wage

    A new job creation student wage of $13/hour for students under 18 came into effect June 26, 2019. New rules

  • 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.

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.

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