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.
Saskatchewan uses over half of 2026 SINP quota Saskatchewan has allocated 2,628 provincial immigration nominations so far in 2026, accounting for approximately 55% of its total annual quota. The figures, updated to June 30, reflect the province’s latest use of its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) allocation. The province has been assigned 4,761 nomination spaces … Read more
Alberta issues 743 immigration invitations in June draws Alberta invited 743 candidates to apply for provincial nomination between June 5 and June 15, 2026, through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The invitations were distributed across seven selection rounds focused on key labour sectors. The latest rounds targeted occupations in healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture, reflecting … Read more
Ontario launches three new PR pathways Ontario introduced three new immigration pathways on June 26, 2026, as part of a major restructuring of its provincial nominee program. The changes form the first phase of a broader overhaul affecting how foreign nationals qualify for permanent residence through the province. The newly announced pathways fall under the … Read more
PEI Issues 182 Invitations in Largest 2026 Draw Prince Edward Island held its largest provincial immigration draw of 2026 on June 18, issuing 182 invitations to candidates seeking nomination. The invitations were issued through the province’s immigration system to individuals already working in priority sectors and occupations within the province. The latest round reflects ongoing … Read more
Manitoba issues 124 invitations in June 18 draw Manitoba conducted a provincial immigration draw on June 18, 2026, issuing 124 invitations to candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The invitations were distributed across Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways. The latest round focused on individuals linked to strategic recruitment initiatives … Read more
British Columbia issues 279 invitations in June 18 PNP draw British Columbia conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 18, inviting 279 candidates under its Skills Immigration category. The selection targeted individuals assessed as having a high potential economic impact. This round represents the province’s 13th draw of 2026 and continues a … Read more
Alberta launches online Eligibility Explorer for AAIP streams The Government of Alberta introduced a new digital tool on June 17 designed to outline potential immigration pathways under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The feature, called the Eligibility Explorer, uses a short questionnaire to match foreign nationals with relevant provincial streams. The launch reflects ongoing … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador holds June 10 immigration draw with 108 invitations Newfoundland and Labrador issued 108 invitations to immigration candidates on June 10, 2026, in its latest provincial selection round. The invitations were distributed through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This draw marks the province’s seventh … Read more
Manitoba ends Career Employment Pathway for international graduates Manitoba announced on June 11, 2026, that it is discontinuing the Career Employment Pathway (CEP) under its International Education Stream, with the change taking effect immediately. The update affects international graduates in the province who previously relied on the CEP as a route to provincial nomination through … Read more
Quebec to reopen PEQ pathway on July 2, 2026 Quebec’s immigration ministry has confirmed that the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will resume accepting applications beginning July 2, 2026. The reopening establishes a two-year window for the program, set to remain in place until July 2, 2028. The announcement provides new timelines for a key provincial … Read more