What is an example of Alberta's Provincial Nomination Program?

• A. It specifies that Alberta needs immigrants with particular skills.
• B. It decides which immigrants to admit to Canada.
• C. It sets national quotas for all provinces.
• D. It prioritizes family reunification.

Answer: (A)

Provincial Nomination Programs are about provinces choosing immigrants who fit their local labour needs. Alberta’s program is an example because it targets immigrants with specific skills that Alberta needs in its economy. When Alberta nominates someone, that person can apply to the federal government for permanent residence through that provincial stream. This shows how a province actively helps shape immigration to meet its workforce gaps, rather than leaving all admissions to the federal level or focusing on things like family reunification.

The other options describe roles or policies that aren’t about Alberta’s nomination program: deciding who to admit to Canada is a federal responsibility; setting national quotas applies to the country as a whole and isn’t a province-specific program; and prioritizing family reunification refers to a different immigration pathway focused on relatives rather than skills needed by the province.