Alberta Issued New AAIP Draw Inviting Over 960 Candidates in October 2026

By Scarlett Wilson [Published 12 Nov, 2026 | 06:12 AM] 57

Alberta has remained an active province under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), conducting targeted rounds to address labour market requirements across key industries, such as technology, healthcare and other in demand professions.

In addition to this, recent draw activity highlights the province’s continued emphasis on choosing applicants through different pathways including the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Express Entry and Rural Renewal Stream.

For skilled workers planning to move to Canada, Alberta continues to offer opportunities through its provincial nomination program.

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Latest Alberta PNP Draw of October 2026

The latest Alberta PNP draw conducted 11 draws in the month of October 2026, issuing 967 invitations to professionals who wish to obtain Canadian permanent residency.

Draw date	Worker stream and pathway	Minimum score	Number of invitations
October 30, 2026	Alberta Opportunity Stream	59	132
October 29, 2026	Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry	50	64
October 27, 2026	Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry	60	19
October 23, 2026	Rural Renewal Stream	51	37
October 20, 2026	Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (General)	60	386
October 16, 2026	Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway	49	Less than 10
October 14, 2026	Tourism and Hospitality Stream	73	25
October 13, 2026	Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry	57	53
October 9, 2026	Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health care)	60	97
October 7, 2026	Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation)	56	22
October 2, 2026	Alberta Opportunity Stream	54	123

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Alberta AAIP Worker Expression of Interest Pool

The following table demonstrates the number of worker Expressions of Interest (EOIs) currently in Alberta’s selection pool, broken down by stream and pathway.

Stream or pathway of interest identified	Number of EOIs currently in the selection pool
Alberta Opportunity Stream	20,603
Dedicated Health Care Pathways (Express Entry and Non-Express Entry)	976
Rural Renewal Stream	1,283
Tourism and Hospitality Stream	2,846
Alberta Express Entry Stream:
- Accelerated Tech Pathway	1,883
- Law Enforcement Pathway	39
- Priority sector draws and other initiatives	4,581
Total:	32,211

How Does Alberta Select Candidates for AAIP Draws in 2026?

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) chooses candidates based on their EOI scores, labour market requirements, economic priorities and available nomination spaces.

Key Factors Influencing AAIP Candidate Selection

EOI score: Applicants are ranked using Alberta’s Worker Expression of Interest points grid, which has a maximum score of 100.
Occupation in demand: Alberta prioritises applicants who can fulfill labour requirements in sectors such as technology, healthcare, construction, manufacturing and agriculture.
Connection to Alberta: Factors such as an Alberta job offer, education and work experience might influence selection.
Provincial priorities: Alberta considers labour market criteria, economic requirements and available nomination spaces when conducting draws.
Stream eligibility: Applicants must satisfy the criteria of their chosen pathway, such as Alberta Opportunity Stream, Alberta Express Entry Stream, Rural Renewal Stream or Tourism and Hospitality Stream.

Most importantly selection criteria might differ among draws, having the competitive EOI score or fulfilling the eligibility requirement does not guarantee an ITA.

Therefore, applicants are advised to check Alberta’s official draw updates and program requirements.

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Source: alberta.ca

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