09 April 2026 Canada | Alberta introduces Bill 2, Immigration Oversight Act On 1 April 2026, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 26, the Immigration Oversight Act, proposing a new provincial oversight framework governing the recruitment and hiring of foreign nationals. If enacted, the legislation would introduce mandatory registration requirements for employers, a provincial licensing regime for foreign worker recruiters and immigration consultants, and grant expanded compliance, oversight, and enforcement powers to the government of Alberta. Government communications indicate that the proposed employer registration regime is expected to apply, at a minimum, to employers hiring through LMIA-based streams under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. However, the Bill itself is drafted more broadly, and the ultimate scope of application, including any exemptions, will be determined through forthcoming regulations and ministerial discretion. Document ID: 2026-0830 |
