Alberta Holds Multiple PNP Draws Targeting Key Sectors and Rural Workforce Needs

Between April 29 and May 8, 2025, Alberta issued 295 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to immigration candidates through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). These draws targeted candidates in six different streams, with a focus on healthcare, priority sectors, and rural renewal.

Breakdown of AAIP Draw Results (April 29 – May 8, 2025)

These draws reflect Alberta’s strategic approach to filling labour shortages and supporting economic growth, especially in healthcare and rural areas.

Focus on Healthcare and Priority Sectors

Two separate draws focused specifically on healthcare workers, issuing ITAs through both the Express Entry and non-Express Entry Dedicated Health Care Pathways. Alberta continues to address gaps in the healthcare system by prioritizing these occupations.

Additionally, Alberta targeted priority sectors such as agriculture, aviation, and construction—industries previously identified as key to the province’s economic needs. Notably, this marked the first draw of 2025 targeting construction workers.

Rural Renewal Stream Makes a Strong Impact

The Rural Renewal Stream saw one of its highest ITA counts this year, with 165 invitations issued. This is second only to a previous 2025 draw under the same stream, which issued 190 invitations.

2025 AAIP Nomination Allocations

Alberta received 4,875 nomination spaces from the federal government for 2025, a significant drop from its 2024 allocation of 9,750. These spaces are divided across several AAIP streams.

Here’s a summary of AAIP’s current status as of the time of writing:

Note: The health care and priority sector streams combine both Express Entry and non-Express Entry pathways in their data reporting.

Conclusion

Alberta continues to take a proactive, targeted approach to immigration, focusing on meeting sector-specific labour demands and supporting smaller communities. With more draws expected this year, potential candidates are encouraged to explore eligibility and ensure their EOIs are up to date in the AAIP system.