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.
Ontario revokes all OINP streams effective May 30 All nine immigration streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will be formally revoked on May 30, 2026, following regulatory amendments introduced earlier this year. The change removes the legal framework for every current pathway to provincial nomination in Ontario. The update forms part of Ontario … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 103 immigration invitations in latest draw Newfoundland and Labrador invited 103 immigration candidates on May 28, 2026, in its sixth round of provincial selections this year. The invitations were issued through two pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The latest round reflects … Read more
B.C. releases criteria for rural PR pathway British Columbia published full eligibility details on May 28, 2026, for a new temporary immigration pathway targeting up to 250 workers in rural and remote healthcare support roles. Registration for the initiative is scheduled to open on June 15, 2026, and will remain available until August 31, 2026. … Read more
Alberta updates WEOI rules and issues partial refunds Alberta introduced immediate changes to its Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) system on May 26, 2026, allowing candidates to revise submitted profiles without cancelling them. The update also includes a limited refund measure affecting those who paid submission fees shortly before the policy shift. The changes apply … Read more
Alberta invites 1,051 candidates in May draws Between May 1 and May 13, 2026, Alberta conducted four immigration draws through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), issuing a combined 1,051 invitations to provincial nomination candidates. The invitations were distributed across multiple targeted pathways, including streams focused on healthcare workers, technology professionals, and candidates intending to … Read more
Manitoba issues 96 invitations in latest MPNP draw Manitoba conducted its 10th Provincial Nominee Program draw of 2026 on May 21, issuing 96 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to skilled worker candidates. The selection focused on individuals previously invited through a strategic recruitment initiative. The invitations were distributed across both pathways under the Skilled … Read more
Nova Scotia issues NOIs to link workers with jobs Nova Scotia began issuing Notices of Interest (NOIs) in May 2026 to select candidates in the federal Express Entry pool as part of a new effort to address labour shortages in key sectors. The initiative focuses on connecting skilled foreign nationals with employers in industries facing … Read more
British Columbia issues 437 invitations in May 14 Skills Immigration draw British Columbia conducted a new round of invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program on May 14, 2026, issuing a total of 437 invitations through the Skills Immigration category. The draw focused on candidates meeting specific wage and scoring thresholds tied to labour market priorities. … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 186 immigration invitations in May 11 draw Newfoundland and Labrador extended 186 invitations to immigration candidates on May 11, 2026, marking the province’s fifth selection round of the year and its second draw in May. The invitations were distributed through two pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and … Read more
New Brunswick issues 373 immigration invitations across multiple programs New Brunswick conducted several immigration selection rounds between April 30 and May 3, 2026, issuing a combined total of 373 invitations to candidates across provincial and regional pathways. The invitations were distributed through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), … Read more