Pictou County names 2026 RCIP priority jobs and sectors Pictou County, Nova Scotia, has announced the sectors and occupations it will prioritize for permanent residence nominations through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026. The update adds one new priority sector and 14 new occupations compared with the previous year. The RCIP allows participating … Read more
Saskatchewan Opens Second SINP Intake for Capped Sectors The Government of Saskatchewan has opened the second 2026 intake window for employer applications under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) capped sectors. The new round began on March 2, 2026, allowing employers in selected industries to nominate foreign workers for provincial endorsement. The intake applies to … Read more
Quebec issues 2,573 invitations under Skilled Worker Program On February 23, 2024, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) conducted an immigration selection round through all four categories of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés, PSTQ). The draw marked the province’s second selection round of the year and followed … Read more
Alberta issues 899 invitations across two AAIP draws Alberta’s provincial immigration program conducted two selection rounds in February 2026, extending nearly 900 invitations to candidates seeking provincial nomination. The draws were held under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) on February 20 and February 24. The events marked the first draws of the year for … Read more
Manitoba issues 72 invitations in latest MPNP draw Manitoba has conducted a new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw under its Skilled Worker Stream, extending invitations to candidates both within the province and abroad. The draw, held on February 26, 2026, included applicants identified through various strategic recruitment initiatives. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) confirmed … Read more
Thirteen PNP pathways that do not require job offers Several Canadian provinces have immigration pathways under their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that do not require a job offer. These programs enable qualified candidates to obtain a provincial nomination and later apply for permanent residence through the federal immigration system. The availability of non-job-offer streams highlights … Read more
Prince Edward Island issues 109 invitations in February 2026 draw Prince Edward Island conducted its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) selection round on February 19, 2026, continuing its scheduled series of draws for the year. The province maintained its focus on attracting candidates with existing ties to the island and alignment with priority labour sectors. … Read more
Alberta issues 441 invitations across six AAIP draws Between February 6 and 19, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six rounds of invitations targeting candidates from several provincial immigration streams. The draws resulted in a total of 441 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The selections were distributed across the Alberta Express Entry … Read more
Northwest Territories sets 2026 nomination quota, launches EOI model Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that the Northwest Territories will retain 197 nomination spaces for 2026 under the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP). The figure matches the territory’s closing allocation for 2025 following a year-end increase. The Government of the Northwest Territories also … Read more
Nova Scotia reduces immigration streams to four Nova Scotia has overhauled its provincial immigration framework, merging ten nominee program streams into four broader categories. The revision, effective February 18, 2026, aims to simplify pathways for newcomers and employers while maintaining existing eligibility criteria. The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration stated that the consolidation is intended … Read more