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.
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
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
BC and New Brunswick adopt TFWP rural measures British Columbia and New Brunswick have joined a federal initiative that provides added flexibility for rural employers seeking to hire low-wage temporary foreign workers. The measures are part of a time-limited policy under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The policy, introduced by the federal government, allows … Read more
British Columbia opens targeted PR pathway for health support staff British Columbia has announced a new, time-limited provincial immigration initiative focused on certain health authority employees working in non-clinical roles. The measure, introduced on April 23, creates a pathway to permanent residence for qualifying cleaning and security staff employed in regional health facilities. The initiative … Read more
British Columbia updates PNP priorities, closes key streams British Columbia has announced a significant restructuring of its Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), introducing new priorities and discontinuing several immigration pathways. The changes were outlined in a provincial news release issued on April 23, 2026. The update shifts nomination focus toward healthcare and skilled trades while removing … Read more
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
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
Alberta introduces $135 fee for Worker Expression of Interest submissions Alberta has implemented a new fee for foreign nationals submitting a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The change took effect on April 7, 2026. The WEOI submission, previously free of charge, now requires a payment of $135. The … Read more