Manitoba issues 308 invitations in latest PNP draw

Manitoba holds largest immigration draw of the year so far, targeting select occupations

Manitoba issues 308 invitations in latest PNP draw Manitoba conducted a new round of selections under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) on April 23, 2026. The draw resulted in 308 candidates receiving Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination. This marks the largest draw held by the province so far in 2026. … Read more

IRCC issues 473 ITAs in latest Express Entry draw

Provincial nominees selected in latest Express Entry invitation round

IRCC issues 473 ITAs in latest Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 473 invitations to apply for permanent residence. The round targeted candidates who had received a provincial nomination, continuing a pattern of draws focused on nominees and applicants with Canadian work experience. Those … Read more

Ontario issues 2,102 invitations in April 23 OINP draws

Ontario issues over 2,000 invitations to foreign workers, international students, and in-demand workers in latest regional draws

Ontario issues 2,102 invitations in April 23 OINP draws Ontario conducted a series of provincial immigration draws on April 23, 2026, issuing a total of 2,102 invitations to apply under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The invitations were distributed across 12 targeted rounds focused on regional labour needs. The draws were held through three … Read more

Canada eases work permit access for CSQ applicants

New measures provide work permits for CSQ applicants

Canada eases work permit access for CSQ applicants The federal government has introduced a temporary measure allowing some foreign workers in Quebec to obtain employer-specific work permits while awaiting a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ). The policy took effect on March 13, 2026, targeting individuals already invited to apply for permanent residence through Quebec’s Skilled Worker … Read more

BC and New Brunswick adopt TFWP rural measures

British Columbia and New Brunswick expand access to work permits for employers in select regions

BC and New Brunswick adopt TFWP rural measures British Columbia and New Brunswick have joined a federal initiative that provides added flexibility for rural employers seeking to hire low-wage temporary foreign workers. The measures are part of a time-limited policy under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The policy, introduced by the federal government, allows … Read more

BC PNP targets health support workers for PR

British Columbia to launch limited-time pathway to permanent residence for health authority cleaners and security staff

British Columbia opens targeted PR pathway for health support staff British Columbia has announced a new, time-limited provincial immigration initiative focused on certain health authority employees working in non-clinical roles. The measure, introduced on April 23, creates a pathway to permanent residence for qualifying cleaning and security staff employed in regional health facilities. The initiative … Read more

BC updates PNP priorities, closes key streams

BREAKING: British Columbia axes graduate, tech, and entry-level PR pathways, focuses on healthcare and trades workers

British Columbia updates PNP priorities, closes key streams British Columbia has announced a significant restructuring of its Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), introducing new priorities and discontinuing several immigration pathways. The changes were outlined in a provincial news release issued on April 23, 2026. The update shifts nomination focus toward healthcare and skilled trades while removing … Read more

Expression of Interest Draw #269 | Manitoba Immigration MPNP Draw

Latest MPNP Draw: Opportunities for Skilled Workers in Manitoba The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) facilitates immigration for skilled workers to the province. The MPNP draw selects candidates for permanent residency based on skills and job prospects in Manitoba. This process is crucial for applicants hoping to contribute to Manitoba’s economy and culture. Draw Details … Read more

Canada extends Gaza visitor entry policy to 2028

Canada extends policy offering safe haven to foreign nationals stranded in Gaza

Canada extends Gaza visitor entry policy to 2028 Canada has prolonged a temporary public policy allowing certain foreign nationals in Gaza to travel to the country under eased entry conditions. The measure applies to individuals who already hold a temporary resident visa issued under earlier special provisions. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed the … Read more

NTNP issues first draw invitations for 2026

Northwest Territories holds first-ever immigration draw, announces schedule for rest of 2026

NTNP issues first draw invitations for 2026 under new system The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has conducted its first selection round of 2026 following a shift to an Expression of Interest (EOI) system earlier this year. A total of 65 candidates were invited on March 25 through the Employer-Driven Stream, according to information released … Read more