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.

Alberta Cabinet

Cabinet ministers are in charge of specific government ministries and are responsible for policy matters and issues related to the day-to-day operation of government.
Connect with the Premier

Send a message to Premier Jason Kenney, invite him to attend an event, or request a congratulatory message or scroll.

Job creation student wage

A new job creation student wage of $13/hour for students under 18 comes 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.
Fairness for newcomers

Bill 11 would help new Albertans get their foreign credentials recognized faster.

Jason Copping

Jason Copping was appointed Minister of Labour and Immigration on April 30, 2019.
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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