AAIP Draw Results: Alberta Holds Four Provincial Draws and Invites Over 1,100 Candidates

The AAIP draw results released for the final stretch of October show that Alberta invited more than 1,100 candidates across four targeted rounds. These selections were held between October 23 and October 29, 2025, and highlight how Alberta uses each AAIP draw to support employers facing labour shortages in construction, policing, health care, and general skilled roles.

Why the AAIP Draw Details Matter for Candidates and Employers

This series of draws shows how Alberta continues directing invitations toward sectors where hiring pressures remain high. Each round targeted a specific group of workers who can help fill immediate needs, whether through permanent roles, employer-sponsored positions, or specialized pathways.

Below is a redesigned event-style timeline summarizing the activity across the final week of October:

Draw Timeline: October 23 to October 29

October 29, 2025

Alberta selected fewer than 10 candidates through the Alberta Express Entry Stream, Law Enforcement Pathway. The minimum score for invited applicants was 46. This pathway supports police services seeking qualified recruits for enforcement roles across the province.

October 28, 2025

The province invited 60 construction workers through the Alberta Express Entry Stream, Priority Sectors (Construction). These candidates needed a minimum score of 60. This round focused on professionals in trades and construction occupations tied to major infrastructure and development projects.

October 24, 2025

Alberta issued 142 invitations through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway non-Express Entry, with a minimum score of 42. Ongoing staffing gaps in hospitals and clinics continue driving demand for internationally trained health workers in multiple regions.

October 23, 2025

The Alberta Opportunity Stream produced the largest set of invitations, selecting 900 candidates with a minimum score of 60. This stream is centered on temporary foreign workers already in full-time roles with eligible Alberta employers, making it an important source of talent for the province’s labour market.

Sector Priorities Driving October’s Selections

This stretch of draws underlines several trends in Alberta’s labour landscape. Construction remains a top priority as the province expands housing, industrial sites, and transportation infrastructure. Health care is another area where Alberta relies heavily on targeted invitations, especially with rising demand for nurses, technologists, and support staff.

The Law Enforcement Pathway, although small in numbers, reflects ongoing recruitment needs among police services that cannot fill specialized roles through domestic applicants alone. Meanwhile, the Alberta Opportunity Stream continues to anchor the overall program by selecting workers already living and contributing in Alberta.

Provincial Nomination Allocation for 2025

Alberta began the year with 4,875 provincial nomination slots. In September, the federal government increased the province’s allocation to 6,603. These additional nominations were then redistributed across multiple AAIP pathways based on employer demand and labour projections.

As of the latest update, Alberta has issued 5,137 nominations in 2025, leaving 1,466 spaces available for the remainder of the year.

Current Nomination Distribution Across Streams

The latest numbers from November 5 show how these nominations are spread across individual categories:

• Alberta Opportunity Stream: 3,656 allocated; 2,755 issued; 901 remaining; 31,149 EOIs in pool
• Rural Renewal Stream: 1,100 allocated; 970 issued; 130 remaining; 3,311 EOIs
• Tourism and Hospitality Stream: 245 allocated; 228 issued; 17 remaining; 5,580 EOIs
• Dedicated Health Care Pathways (Express Entry and non-Express Entry): 585 allocated; 487 issued; 98 remaining; 1,330 EOIs
• Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway: 291 allocated; 211 issued; 98 remaining; 2,602 EOIs
• Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway: 26 allocated; 17 issued; fewer than 10 remaining; 90 EOIs
• Priority Sectors and related initiatives: 660 allocated; 447 issued; 213 remaining; 4,215 EOIs
• Entrepreneur Streams: 22 allocated; all 22 issued

What This Means for Future Applicants

For candidates hoping to receive an invitation from Alberta, these draws confirm the value of staying ready across multiple pathways. Alberta frequently shifts focus based on industry needs, which means applicants with flexible profiles, updated documents, and relevant work experience may see stronger chances.

The province’s active use of multiple streams also indicates that more draws are likely before the end of the year, especially with more than 1,400 nomination spaces still available. Alberta’s late-October results highlight how the province uses targeted rounds to support construction, health care, policing, and worker retention. With more than 1,100 invitations issued across four draws, the province continues to match skilled talent with employers that need workers most.