The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has disclosed its nomination allocation for 2026, reflecting a significant increase from the previous year. For 2026, the federal government has allotted 6,403 nomination spaces to the AAIP, marking a 31% rise from the 2025 allocation of 4,875 nominations. The details of the 2026 nomination allocation and distribution plan were made public on January 13, 2026. Alberta is among the first Canadian provinces to announce its nomination allocation for the year, following Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and the Yukon.

Allocation Distribution

Alberta has been transparent about the distribution of nominations across various streams within the AAIP. The province has published detailed information on the number of nominations issued and intended for each stream. The Alberta Opportunity Stream accounts for over half (53%) of the total 2026 nominations, with 3,425 spaces allocated. The Rural Renewal Stream, Dedicated Health Care Pathways, and Tourism and Hospitality Stream have also received nomination spaces. The Alberta Express Entry Stream, which includes both Express Entry and non-Express Entry pathways, has been allocated 500 nominations.

Stream	Nomination allocation	Nominations already issued	Remaining nominations
Alberta Opportunity Stream	3,425	70	3,355
Rural Renewal Stream	1,000	<10	N/A
Dedicated Health Care Pathways	500	<10	N/A
Tourism and Hospitality Stream	150	10	140
Alberta Express Entry Stream	500	<10	N/A