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.
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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).
Step 3: Start the Immigration Process
Step 5: You did it! You’re here! Now what?