Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) allow individual provinces and territories to select immigrants based on their own labour market priorities and economic needs. Each province administers its own program with distinct streams, eligibility criteria, and selection processes. Provincial nomination is a significant pathway to Canadian permanent residence, accounting for a substantial share of admissions each year.
This section covers immigration draw results, program updates, and policy changes from provincial nominee programs across Canada — including British Columbia (BCPNP), Ontario (OINP), Nova Scotia (NSNP), New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island (PEI PNP), Saskatchewan (SINP), Newfoundland and Labrador, and others.
Coverage includes invitation round results, stream-specific updates, eligibility changes, and how provincial activity fits into Canada’s broader 2026 immigration landscape.
Alberta launches online Eligibility Explorer for AAIP streams The Government of Alberta introduced a new digital tool on June 17 designed to outline potential immigration pathways under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The feature, called the Eligibility Explorer, uses a short questionnaire to match foreign nationals with relevant provincial streams. The launch reflects ongoing … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador holds June 10 immigration draw with 108 invitations Newfoundland and Labrador issued 108 invitations to immigration candidates on June 10, 2026, in its latest provincial selection round. The invitations were distributed through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This draw marks the province’s seventh … Read more
Manitoba ends Career Employment Pathway for international graduates Manitoba announced on June 11, 2026, that it is discontinuing the Career Employment Pathway (CEP) under its International Education Stream, with the change taking effect immediately. The update affects international graduates in the province who previously relied on the CEP as a route to provincial nomination through … Read more
Quebec to reopen PEQ pathway on July 2, 2026 Quebec’s immigration ministry has confirmed that the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will resume accepting applications beginning July 2, 2026. The reopening establishes a two-year window for the program, set to remain in place until July 2, 2028. The announcement provides new timelines for a key provincial … Read more
Quebec invites 2,549 candidates in June 4 PSTQ draw Quebec invited 2,549 individuals to apply for permanent selection on June 4, 2026, through its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The invitations were distributed across all four program streams, reflecting a broad selection approach. The majority of invitations were issued to applicants in high-skilled occupations, accounting … Read more
Manitoba issues 104 invitations in June 2026 MPNP draw Manitoba conducted a new round of invitations on June 4, 2026, issuing 104 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker Stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The draw targeted candidates who had previously received invitations through specific provincial recruitment initiatives. This marks … Read more
Alberta issues 1,550 invitations in AAIP draws Alberta invited 1,550 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through seven draws held between May 20 and June 2, 2026, under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The invitations targeted workers in sectors identified as priorities, including technology, agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. The results were published by the … Read more
Quebec expands work permits to spouses of PR applicants A temporary public policy introduced on June 5, 2026, allows certain spouses and common-law partners of Quebec permanent selection applicants to obtain open work permits with fewer eligibility barriers. The measure applies to accompanying family members of candidates under Quebec’s Skilled Worker Selection Program and remains … Read more
BC PNP invites 357 workers and entrepreneurs in June 2 draw British Columbia issued 357 invitations to immigration candidates on June 2 through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The draw targeted both skilled workers in specific sectors and individuals seeking to establish or acquire businesses in the province. The majority of invitations were … Read more
Ontario ends all OINP streams, replacements pending All immigration streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) were formally closed on May 30, 2026, following the implementation of new provincial regulations. The change removed every existing pathway previously used by foreign nationals to obtain a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The move affects applicants across … Read more