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 Issues 1,167 Invitations Across Six AAIP Draws in July Alberta conducted six immigration draws between July 3 and July 15, 2026, issuing a combined 1,167 invitations through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The majority of invitations were issued under the Alberta Opportunity Stream. The draws targeted candidates working in healthcare, law enforcement, and … Read more
BC PNP issues 569 invitations in July 16 draw British Columbia conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program draw on July 16, issuing 569 invitations to candidates seeking nomination for permanent residence. The selection round combined two distinct criteria, including a minimum score threshold and a wage-based requirement tied to job offers. The invitations reflect one … Read more
SINP processing times improve in Q2 2026 Saskatchewan reported faster processing across most immigration streams in the second quarter of 2026, with several application types finalized in approximately two weeks. The update reflects data covering April 1 to June 30, released on July 14 through the province’s official reporting platform. The latest figures indicate improvements … Read more
Quebec invites 501 candidates in July PSTQ draw Quebec conducted a new immigration selection round on July 3, 2026, issuing 501 invitations under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The invitations were distributed across all four program streams, with the largest share allocated to candidates in intermediate and manual occupations. The draw reflects the province’s … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 57 immigration invitations in latest draw Newfoundland and Labrador conducted a provincial immigration draw on July 10, 2026, issuing a total of 57 invitations across two programs. This marks the eighth selection round held by the province so far this year. The latest round represents the smallest number of invitations issued … Read more
BC invites 343 workers in targeted occupations British Columbia issued at least 343 invitations on July 9 through the Provincial Nominee Program, focusing on specific occupational categories linked to current labour needs. The round of invitations targeted candidates in childcare, healthcare, veterinary services, and construction trades. The draw forms part of the province’s Skills Immigration … Read more
Manitoba MPs cite 2,700 workers in permit plan Roughly 2,700 foreign workers in Manitoba could be eligible for extended work permits following statements made on July 6 and July 7, 2026 by two federal Members of Parliament representing Winnipeg ridings. The proposed measure would allow affected individuals to continue working while their permanent residence applications … Read more
New Brunswick extends graduate PR pilot to 2027 New Brunswick confirmed on July 3, 2026, that its Private Career College Graduate Pilot will remain open until December 31, 2027, extending a pathway to permanent residence for certain international student graduates. The extension applies to eligible graduates from Oulton College and Eastern College, particularly those completing … Read more
Manitoba issues 77 invitations in July 2 MPNP draw On July 2, Manitoba conducted a new selection round under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), issuing 77 invitations to candidates in the Skilled Worker Stream. The draw targeted individuals who had received direct invitations from the province through strategic recruitment initiatives, reflecting Manitoba’s continued use … Read more
Alberta issues 1,037 invitations across six AAIP draws in June Alberta invited 1,037 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through six selection rounds held between June 17 and June 29, 2026, under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The invitations targeted workers in several priority sectors, including healthcare, aviation, technology, and tourism, reflecting current labour … Read more