Alberta holds five PNP draws inviting candidates in key sectors, i.e., the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has conducted five provincial draws between October 8 and October 21, 2025, inviting skilled workers from multiple sectors including tech, healthcare, aviation, and agriculture.
Over this three-week period, 202 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination, marking Alberta’s continued focus on addressing labour shortages across priority industries.
Summary Of Alberta’s Latest Draws (October 8 – 21)
According to the latest update from the provincial government, Alberta carried out five draws through its various immigration pathways under the AAIP.
The draws targeted candidates from both the Alberta Express Entry Stream and Dedicated Healthcare Pathways, reflecting the province’s ongoing demand for professionals in high-need occupations.
| Draw Date | Stream | Number Of Invitations Issued | Cut-Off Score |
| October 21, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 89 | 60 |
| October 16, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation) | 13 | 46 |
| October 15, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 10 | 67 |
| October 10, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry) | 41 | 45 |
| October 8, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 46 | 52 |
The largest draw during this period occurred on October 21, with 89 candidates invited through the Accelerated Tech Pathway highlighting Alberta’s continued investment in digital innovation and the technology sector.
So far in 2025, Alberta has conducted:
- 8 draws through the Accelerated Tech Pathway
- 5 draws through the Priority Sectors (Aviation) pathway
- 6 draws through the Priority Sectors (Agriculture) pathway
- 10 draws through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry)
- 10 draws through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry)
These ongoing draws reflect Alberta’s 2025 sectoral priorities, focusing on construction, agriculture, aviation, and healthcare to strengthen its provincial labour force.
The province also continues to issue invitations under the three primary Alberta Express Entry Stream pathways:
- Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
- Accelerated Tech Pathway
- Law Enforcement Pathway
In total, the AAIP has held 69 draws in 2025, emphasizing Alberta’s proactive approach to selecting skilled talent aligned with its workforce needs.
Alberta’s 2025 Nomination Targets And Progress
As Alberta holds five PNP draws inviting candidates in key sectors, let’s discuss the province’s nomination targets and progress.
For 2025, Alberta was initially allocated 4,875 nomination spaces by the federal government. However, in September 2025, the province received an additional 1,528 slots, raising the total to 6,403 nominations.
As of October 21, Alberta has already issued 4,689 nominations, leaving 1,714 nomination spaces still available for the remainder of the year.
| Stream | 2025 Nomination Allocation | Nominations Issued Thus Far | Nominations Still To Be Issued | Number Of EOIs In The Candidate Pool |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,356 | 2,544 | 812 | 36,778 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,100 | 877 | 233 | 4,024 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 245 | 212 | 33 | 5,689 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (Express Entry and non-Express Entry) | 245 | 438 | 372 | 1,402 |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream | Accelerated Tech Pathway: 291 | 170 | 121 | 2,621 |
| Law Enforcement Pathway: 26 | 16 | 10 | 105 | |
| Priority sectors and other initiatives: 553 | 412 | 141 | 4,444 | |
| Entrepreneur Streams | 22 | 20 | 2 | N/A |
The data reveals that Alberta continues to experience strong demand across its immigration streams, particularly within the Alberta Opportunity and Rural Renewal streams, both of which account for the majority of issued nominations.
With more than two months left in the year, the province is expected to continue holding targeted draws to fill remaining nomination spaces and support critical industries across Alberta.
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