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.
Quebec invites 2,555 candidates in April PSTQ draw Quebec conducted a large immigration draw on April 30, issuing 2,555 invitations under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The invitations were distributed across all four program streams, including highly skilled workers, intermediate occupations, regulated professions, and exceptional talent. The selection round represents the fourth PSTQ draw … Read more
Quebec to reopen PEQ immigration program for two years Quebec’s government announced on May 5 that the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ) will be reinstated for a limited two-year period after its closure on November 19, 2025. The decision was outlined during Premier Christine Fréchette’s inaugural address to the National Assembly, marking a policy shift … Read more
New Brunswick narrows NBPNP invitations to 3 sectors New Brunswick has restricted invitations under a key immigration stream as of May 4, 2026, focusing only on candidates working in healthcare, education, and construction trades. The change applies to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) Skilled Worker Stream’s New Brunswick Experience pathway, where invitations to … Read more
Manitoba targets TPP work permit holders in new draws The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) announced on May 1 that it will conduct targeted draws for individuals holding Manitoba-specific work permits issued under a temporary federal policy tied to provincial nominee candidates. The update outlines that applicants who obtained a Manitoba Support Letter through the … Read more
Alberta issues 185 AAIP invitations in April draws Alberta conducted multiple immigration selection rounds between April 15 and April 27, 2026, issuing a combined 185 invitations under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The draws targeted candidates across four distinct provincial pathways, including healthcare, law enforcement, and tourism-related streams. The latest rounds form part of … Read more
SINP May 4 Intake Fills Most Sector Caps on Opening Day Saskatchewan opened its third 2026 intake under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) on May 4, with most sector limits reached within hours of launch. The intake targeted employer submissions in three capped sectors, with retail and accommodation-related occupations filling immediately. Provincial data shows … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 190 immigration invites in latest round Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its fourth immigration selection round of 2026 on May 1, issuing a total of 190 invitations across two economic immigration pathways. The majority were issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), with additional invitations sent under the Atlantic … Read more
Ontario issues 997 GTA-focused immigration invitations Ontario invited 997 candidates to apply for provincial nomination on April 30 through targeted draws under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The invitations focused on workers with job offers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The draws were conducted under two Employer Job Offer streams and primarily targeted … Read more
Nova Scotia sets new immigration priority occupations Nova Scotia has introduced updated selection priorities under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), outlining how candidates will be assessed for provincial nomination. The changes, announced on April 27, establish a three-tier framework that ranks occupations based on current labour market demand. The revised structure affects both applicants … Read more
Nova Scotia to introduce 12-month validity for immigration EOIs Nova Scotia has confirmed a new expiry timeline for candidate profiles submitted through its provincial immigration system. The change affects individuals applying under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). Beginning May 1, 2026, Expressions of Interest (EOIs) submitted on or after that date will remain active … Read more