Labour and Immigration

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.

Fair Registration Practices Act

Bill 11 will help underemployed newcomers fully contribute to Alberta’s economy.
Open for business

Bill 2 will reduce the burden on job creators, restore workplace democracy and get Albertans back to work.

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
Workplace health and safety laws

Alberta has made significant changes to its occupational health and safety (OHS) laws. New OHS laws help keep workplaces healthy and safe.
Minimum wage expert panel

A panel of industry experts and professionals is assessing Alberta’s minimum wage.

Minister Jason Copping

Jason Copping was appointed Minister of Labour and Immigration on April 30, 2019.
Parliamentary Secretary Muhammad Yaseen

Muhammad Yaseen was appointed Parliamentary Secretary of Immigration on April 30, 2019.

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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