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Edson is a vibrant, welcoming, multicultural community offering opportunities for those who seek them. The Town of Edson is proud to be a designated community under the Rural Renewal Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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RRS Employees and Employers \u2013 Changes to the AAIP\/RRS Program (Effective January 1, 2026)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The Province of Alberta has implemented changes to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) \/ Rural Renewal Stream (RRS), effective January 1, 2026. The Town of Edson is committed to transparency so that employers and RRS employees can best manage their time and resources and to determine if the RRS program is the best fit.<\/em><\/p>\n The Town of Edson is not currently accepting applications for new endorsement letters. This pause will remain in place until we have a full understanding of the implications of the changes. We anticipate resuming application processing in late March. We apologize for any frustration or challenges this may cause for Town of Edson businesses and residents.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-224px|||||” min_height=”817.2px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_toggle title=”2026 RRS Allocation Limits” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ icon_font_size=”34px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n AAIP has confirmed that Edson has 25 RRS allocations available for 2026. [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Employer Confirmation Requirements” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ icon_font_size=”34px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In mid February, the Town of Edson sent letters to all employers requesting confirmation of their RRS employees.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”AAIP Selection Process” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ icon_font_size=”34px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The Town of Edson does not receive information about:<\/p>\n However, AAIP has committed to providing the Town with quarterly updates on how many of Edson\u2019s allocations have been used. [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Updated Endorsement Letters” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ icon_font_size=”34px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Endorsement letters are valid for one year. The Town may issue updated letters with a new date if:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Employers Waiting for Endorsement Letters” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ icon_font_size=”34px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n If an employer is awaiting an endorsement letter for an employee, they may contact the Town\u2019s Economic Development Officer for assistance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Note on Town of Edson Staff Availability” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ icon_font_size=”34px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The Town\u2019s Economic Development Officer (EDO) manages a wide portfolio of programs, initiatives, and responsibilities. The RRS program is only one of many areas requiring attention. [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Contact Information” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ icon_font_size=”34px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n AAIP \u2013 Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (Provincial Contact for Employees & Immigration Questions)<\/p>\n For all inquiries related to:<\/p>\n Please contact AAIP directly: [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Employees” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ icon_font_size=”34px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Employees are kindly asked not to contact the Town directly about immigration or endorsement letter matters.<\/p>\n Please direct all questions through your employer or contact AAIP using the information above.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Employers” toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ icon_font_size=”34px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n For questions about endorsement letters, employers may contact their Town of Edson representative or the Economic Development Officer directly by email or phone.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Features” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||7px|||” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”13px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Preparation and Information” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”2c55a9c4-feed-423b-9edb-ae0b5b365cac” custom_padding=”3px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Employers and candidate must meet all eligibility criteria before applying. Applications that do not meet the criteria will be declined.<\/p>\n Important Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Town of Edson is not obligated to assess or process applications. All submissions will be evaluated based on the quality of the application (completeness and eligibility), labour market information, occupational supply and demand forecasting, program application volumes, and other factors at the discretion of the The Town of Edson.<\/p>\n By submitting an application to the Town of Edson\u2019s Rural Renewal Stream Program, you acknowledge and agree that:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”048d8e79-b07f-439b-bd57-f41c14f0a56b” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Employers” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”ba4a6336-701f-47b8-bf5c-09da0ce28016″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/rrsedson.ca\/index.php\/employers-info\/” button_text=”Employer Information” button_alignment=”right” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”1bffc0fc-42a0-49d1-bd9a-ae3ade2d7206″ button_bg_color=”gcid-secondary-color” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-secondary-color%22:%91%22button_bg_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”048d8e79-b07f-439b-bd57-f41c14f0a56b” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Candidates” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”ba4a6336-701f-47b8-bf5c-09da0ce28016″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Due to the backlog of applications, it is unclear whether all 68 endorsement letters issued in 2025, or only some of them, will be included within these 25 allocations for 2026.
The Town is providing this information so employers and RRS employees can plan realistically and manage resources accordingly.<\/p>\n\n
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Once the 25 allocations are fully utilized for 2026, no additional allocations are available for Edson in 2026.<\/p>\n\n
Employers are kindly asked to be mindful of these time constraints and ensure communication is efficient and necessary. Time will be set aside weekly at the EDO\u2019s discretion to manage the RRS responses from employers. The EDO and other Town staff will no longer be engaging in communication directly with employees or applicants of Endorsement Letters. The processes identified need to be followed.<\/p>\n\n
Phone: 780 638 2843
Email: lbr.pnpoffice@gov.ab.ca
Mailing Address:
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
Suite 940, ATB Place North Tower
10025 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 1S6 alberta.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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