Taking action on immigration fraud

Alberta's government is strengthening and expanding fraud protections for the Alberta Advantage Immigration program to address rising immigration fraud.

Orders in Council

Order Approved – March 26, 2024

Lloydminster — Lloydminster RCMP seek public assistance in identifying suspects of an attempted abduction

On March 24, 2024, Lloydminster RCMP received a report of an attempted abduction in Lloydminster. A vehicle containing two male suspects was reported to have pulled up alongside a female walking and asked if she wanted a ride. The female declined and walked away. The vehicle continued to follow the female at a slow rate of speed until it stopped, and both occupants exited the vehicle and attempted to force the female into the front of the vehicle. The female began screaming and fighting which caught a witness's attention, and allowed her to escape.

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Wood Buffalo — Alberta RCMP in custody death in Fort McMurray

On March 21, 2024, at 7:50 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP were dispatched to a local drop-in centre for complaints of a male acting erratically and committing an indecent act. Upon arrival, the suspect was identified by police, arrested and lodged into cells at the Wood Buffalo Detachment.

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New learning pathway for Class 1 drivers

Alberta's government is improving Class 1 licensing and training with a new, made-in-Alberta learning pathway for professional truck drivers.

Alberta requests more control over provincial immigration system

Alberta is requesting more control over its provincial immigration to address its skilled workforce shortage, including increasing Ukrainian evacuee participation in the job market.

Alberta requests more control over provincial immigration system

Alberta is requesting more control over its provincial immigration to address its skilled workforce shortage, including increasing Ukrainian evacuee participation in the job market.

Supporting Ukrainians in Alberta

Alberta's government continues to support Ukrainian evacuees in the province by ensuring they can access the supports they need.