Alberta is actively prioritizing healthcare workers for immigration to Edmonton and the rest of the province through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Dedicated Health Care Pathway. This program is designed to address labour shortages by providing a clear, efficient pathway to permanent residence for qualified healthcare professionals.

Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, Canada, known as “Canada’s Festival City” for its numerous annual events and nicknamed the “Gateway to the North” for its strategic location on the North Saskatchewan River. It’s a young, rapidly growing city, famous for North America’s most extensive urban park system (the River Valley) and attractions such as West Edmonton Mall, while serving as a key hub for resource industries and a jumping-off point for northern adventures and the Rocky Mountains.

Edmonton Overview | An informative introduction to Edmonton, Alberta, credit: City Geek, Youtube.com

Edmonton Overview | An informative introduction to Edmonton, Alberta, credit: City Geek, Youtube.com

As of early 2026, estimates place Edmonton’s population at around 1.24 million (city proper) and the metro area at nearly 1.6 million.

Are you a healthcare worker immigrating to Alberta? Or, would you like to volunteer to help? Join the discussion on Discord:

Alberta Healthcare Infusion on Discord

Discord started as a gaming platform, but now it’s a free chat app. Pick a nickname and join channels. It’s like Facebook Messenger, without ads.

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Visit Edmonton 2026, July 3 to 12: Healthcare Meet-and-Greet RSVP Here

An open invitation to our neighbours to the south: come and visit during Edmonton’s festival season and the Calgary Stampede. Enjoy Alberta’s local flavours, big skies, lakes and mountains, and Indigenous heritage sites. Healthcare professionals: speak with recruiters and immigration professionals at our meet-and-greet on July 11 (RSVP via the information link above).

Follow these links to immigrate to Alberta:

Step 1: Get Free Advice

Step 2: Get a Job

Step 3: Start the Immigration Process

Step 4: Move to Edmonton

Step 5: You did it! You’re here! Now what?

To start your own Infusion for your community (it’s free) or to explore other communities, go to: Canada’s Healthcare Infusions