On June 19, 2019, the government of Alberta introduced Bill 11, Fair Registration Practices Act. The Act looks to remove barriers for internationally educated professionals in Alberta. It applies to regulated professions and designated trades.

The Act will give the Minister of Labour and Immigration the ability to issue compliance orders, request audits on how applications are processed, and reports from the College.

The Fair Registration Practices Code, included in the Bill will outline general and specific duties that constitute fair registration, including: the provision of information, timely decisions and reasons, internal review processes, assessment of qualification, training and access to records.

The Bill also establishes a Fair Registration Practices Office. This office will assist the Minister in the exercise of the Minister’s powers and the performance of the Minister’s duties and functions under this Act and the regulations.

The College supports the Alberta Government’s commitment to registration practices that are transparent, objective, impartial and fair. Read more here.