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.
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
Ontario invites 918 graduate candidates in new OINP draw Ontario has issued a new round of invitations under its provincial immigration program, targeting international graduates with advanced degrees. The draw was conducted on April 22 and focused on candidates in the Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate streams. A total of 918 invitations to apply for … Read more
New Brunswick issues 143 immigration invitations across two programs New Brunswick conducted provincial immigration draws between March 30 and April 1, 2026, inviting candidates in key sectors including healthcare, information technology, transportation, and manufacturing. A total of 143 invitations were issued through the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), reflecting … Read more
Saskatchewan uses 26% of 2026 SINP nominations The Government of Saskatchewan has released updated figures for its provincial immigration program, showing the number of nominations issued so far in 2026. Data indicates that approximately 26% of the province’s annual allocation has already been used, with 1,223 nominations issued under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 210 immigration invites in latest draw Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted a new round of invitations under its provincial immigration programs, marking the third selection event of 2026. The province issued a total of 210 invitations on April 13 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic … Read more
British Columbia issues entrepreneur invitations in April 14 draw British Columbia conducted a new immigration selection round for business candidates on April 14 under its Entrepreneur Immigration category. The draw invited individuals with the capacity to establish or acquire and expand businesses in the province, reflecting continued activity within the provincial nominee program. The selection … Read more
Alberta issues 332 invitations in April AAIP draws Alberta conducted four immigration draws between April 8 and April 14, 2026, issuing a total of 332 invitations through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The draws targeted candidates across multiple economic streams aligned with provincial labour needs. The invitations were distributed among technology workers, construction and … Read more
Prince Edward Island holds largest PNP draw of 2026 Prince Edward Island conducted a new round of invitations on April 16, marking its fourth provincial nomination draw this year and the largest to date in 2026. The selection focused on candidates already employed within the province in occupations identified as priorities. The draw reflects the … Read more
Ontario issues over 1,300 invitations in OINP draw Ontario conducted two new immigration draws on April 15, issuing more than 1,300 invitations to candidates with job offers in key sectors. The selections were made under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and focused on occupations identified as in demand across the province. The invitations were … Read more
Manitoba issues 32 invitations in April PNP draw Manitoba conducted a new immigration draw on April 9, 2026, under its Provincial Nominee Program, issuing invitations to candidates in the Skilled Worker Stream. The draw targeted individuals who had previously received direct invitations through provincial strategic recruitment efforts, reflecting Manitoba’s ongoing selection activity. The update is … Read more