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Resources for Newcomers
If you’re a newcomer to Alberta, or if you work with a newcomer, these resources can help.
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Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program

The AINP is an economic immigration program operated by the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada. It supports Alberta’s economic growth by attracting and retaining work–ready immigrants to the province.
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Life in Alberta

Use this directory to find agencies that provide resettlement, settlement, and integration services to newcomers in Alberta.
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Programs and Services for Newcomers

Check out these programs and services for newcomers to Alberta, including information about housing, transportation, health care, education, child care, and other supports for newcomers.
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What You Need to Know About Employment Standards

Are you starting your first job, or a new job, in Alberta? You may wonder what conditions will be like where you’ll be working.
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Employment Standards

Find out about minimum wage, hours of work, holidays, vacations, maternity and parental leave, and other employment rights and responsibilities.
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International Credentials Recognition Information for Employers

As an employer, you know that hiring workers with foreign credentials can be a good business decision. Diversity in the workplace can bring creative problem solving and new ways of looking at your work. But how do you assess educational credentials earned outside of Canada?
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Plan Before You Move for Work or School

Before you move, you’ll want to plan ahead and think about how your move will affect your life, family and career. Check out these suggestions to get started.
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Moving to Alberta

Immigration information, jobs, health, education and more for those planning to move or who are new to Alberta.
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