Alberta introduces Bill 26: 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. 

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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