Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus (Attraction Bonus)
Formerly: CAD 5,000 tax-free for trades workers who moved to Alberta.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
One-time CAD 5,000 refundable tax credit for up to 2,000 skilled tradespeople who moved to Alberta from elsewhere in Canada between 1 May and 31 December 2024.
Dream spread
Formerly: CAD 5,000 tax-free for trades workers who moved to Alberta.
Relocation reality check
Closed: only for moves in May–Dec 2024, applications ended 15 March 2026 (first-come, first-served while funds lasted). Required 365 days of Alberta residency and citizenship/PR.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Citizens or residents of Canada only
This program is not open to people moving from abroad: it is limited to citizens or existing residents of Canada.
Check: Local job required
The program expects a job with an employer in Canada — it is not a remote-work route.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Canadian citizens/PRs in eligible skilled trades who moved to Alberta in the 2024 window and stayed 365+ days.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Citizens or residents of Canada only
BlockerThis program is not open to people moving from abroad: it is limited to citizens or existing residents of Canada.
Local job required
CautionThe program expects a job with an employer in Canada — it is not a remote-work route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 5,000 CADConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Application deadline
- 15 March 2026Passed — check the official source for the next round.
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Refundable credit; not taxable to the recipient.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
We are still curating 🇨🇦 Canada-specific communities. Meanwhile, these global boards answer relocation questions every day.
Communities being curated — start with r/expats meanwhile
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Life abroad, country comparisons, honest post-move retrospectives.
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“stop accepting any new applications on March 15, 2026 at 4 pm (Mountain time)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
· official page unavailable
The official program page is gone (HTTP 404/410 on 3 checks in a row).
Our summaries point you to what moved — always confirm details on the official source.