Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus │ Government of Alberta

To qualify for the Moving Bonus, you must:

• be 18 years or older at time of application
• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• have moved to Alberta between May 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
• be a resident of Alberta for at least 12 consecutive months at the time of application
• be a tax resident of Alberta on December 31, 2024
  • You must have received your 2024 Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
• be employed or self-employed and working in an eligible occupation
• meet the requirements below for employed and self-employed applicants
  • An employed applicant must:
    • be working full-time, at the time of application, in at least one eligible occupation
      • Working full-time is defined as either working at least 30 hours a week or at least 130 hours a month.
    • provide proof of employment
      • Read the Alberta is Calling: Moving Bonus Application Guidelines for details of acceptable supporting documentation.
  • A self-employed applicant must:
    • be self-employed in an eligible occupation and be able to provide documentation to validate sufficient business activity in Alberta
      • This includes demonstrating at least $2,000 in gross revenue from performing their eligible occupation for the month prior to time of application.