Construction Immigration Draws 2026: BC Invited 791, Alberta 53 in One Draw
British Columbia issued 791 construction-trades invitations in six monthly draws in 2026. Alberta ran five small construction draws in nine months, with a 65-point cut-off in July. Here is what it means for workforce planning.
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Alberta Labour Market: 5 Critical Signals for Construction
The Alberta labour market moved against Canada’s national trend in September 2026, highlighting why local employment conditions matter for construction and business planning. While Canadian employment declined by approximately 68,000, Alberta recorded a net increase of 23,100 employed people. Quebec’s employment fell by 49,400, while British Columbia recorded a decline of 20,200. These provincial figures..
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Alberta Construction Labour Shortage: 48,800 Workers Needed by 2035
Alberta’s construction market is sending two signals that look contradictory. Housing starts are down 5% year-over-year. Non-residential activity is forecast to climb through 2035. Both are true — and the Alberta construction labour shortage is what connects them. The forecast from BuildForce Canada is blunt: the province needs to add 48,800 construction workers by 2035, while 43,700..
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