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.
Quebec invites 523 candidates in July 30 PSTQ draw Quebec issued 523 invitations for permanent selection on July 30, 2026, through its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The round covered all four program streams and included candidates already living in the province. The selection process drew from profiles submitted in the Arrima system, with extraction … Read more
BC issues 10 entrepreneur invitations in July 28 draw British Columbia conducted an entrepreneur immigration draw on July 28, issuing 10 invitations under the Base Stream of its Provincial Nominee Program. The minimum score required for selection in this round was 117. The invitations were extended through the Entrepreneur Immigration category of the British Columbia … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 445 invitations in July 28 draw Newfoundland and Labrador conducted a provincial immigration draw on July 28, 2026, issuing a total of 445 invitations to candidates seeking permanent residence. The selection was carried out through two pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). … Read more
Manitoba issues 766 immigration invitations in latest MPNP draw On July 30, Manitoba conducted Expression of Interest (EOI) draw #276, issuing 766 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The selection primarily targeted candidates already working in the province, with a large share of invitations going to individuals employed … Read more
Yukon introduces new licensing pathway for internationally trained family physicians The Yukon government announced on July 22 a revised licensing approach that enables certain internationally trained family physicians to begin practising in the territory with fewer regulatory steps. The policy introduces a “Limited A” licence, allowing eligible doctors from four countries to bypass additional assessments … Read more
New Brunswick issues 750 immigration invitations across multiple streams New Brunswick extended 750 immigration invitations between July 16 and July 22, 2026, through several provincial selection rounds. The invitations were issued under both the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The draws targeted candidates in a range of occupations, … Read more
B.C. invites 60 workers in new rural health stream draw British Columbia conducted its first selection round on July 23 under a newly introduced immigration stream aimed at rural and remote healthcare support roles. A total of 60 candidates received invitations to apply for provincial nomination through the initiative. The draw forms part of a … Read more
Ontario releases scoring grid for new PR stream Ontario published a detailed ranking system on July 20, 2026, outlining how candidates will be assessed under its newly introduced Workforce Priority Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. The framework assigns scores across multiple factors, with a maximum of 140 points available for candidates with job … Read more
Manitoba issues 2,146 invitations in July 16 draw The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a large selection round on July 16, 2026, issuing 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination. The round included candidates from multiple streams, with a strong focus on individuals already living and working in Manitoba. Invitations were … Read more
PEI issues 195 invitations in July 16 PNP draw Prince Edward Island conducted a provincial immigration draw on July 16, 2026, issuing 195 invitations under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). This represents the province’s largest selection round so far this year. The invitations were released through the Labour Impact and Express … Read more