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 issues 1,828 invitations in April 8 OINP draws The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted four invitation rounds on April 8, 2026, issuing a combined 1,828 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The draws focused on candidates in healthcare, early childhood education, Francophone occupations, regional pilot streams, and physicians. Invitations were issued under multiple … Read more
Alberta issues 290+ invitations in March AAIP draws The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted five draws between March 17 and March 27, 2026, issuing more than 290 invitations to immigration candidates. The selections targeted multiple pathways, including health care, construction, manufacturing, and rural streams. These draws form part of Alberta’s ongoing provincial nomination efforts … 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
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 245 Immigration Invitations Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its second provincial immigration draw of 2026 on March 30, issuing a total of 245 invitations to candidates. The invitations were distributed through two pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The draw represents a continued … Read more
Ontario issues 759 invitations in targeted OINP draw Ontario conducted a targeted immigration draw on April 1, 2026, issuing 759 invitations to apply under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The round focused on candidates with job offers in construction and mining-related occupations, marking a notable expansion of sector-specific selection in the province. Invitations were … Read more
Canada shifts PNP eligibility checks to provinces Canada has introduced regulatory changes affecting how Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications are assessed. As of March 30, 2026, provinces and territories have taken over two key eligibility determinations previously handled at the federal level. The update transfers authority to provinces and territories to decide whether applicants intend … Read more
Canada Increases Provincial Nominee Allocations in 2026 Canada has raised the number of provincial nominations available for permanent residence in 2026, with allocations increasing by roughly 31% compared to initial figures released at the start of 2025. The adjustment applies to multiple provinces and territories participating in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows regional … Read more
PEI issues 101 invitations in latest 2026 PNP draw Prince Edward Island conducted its third provincial immigration draw of 2026 on March 20, inviting candidates through its Labour Impact and Express Entry pathways. The selection adds to the province’s ongoing use of targeted immigration to address labour shortages in priority sectors. Individuals working in key … Read more
Manitoba issues 14 invitations in latest MPNP draw Manitoba conducted a new selection round under its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) on March 26, inviting candidates through the Skilled Worker Stream. The draw targeted individuals who had previously received invitations from the province under specific recruitment initiatives. The round represents the sixth set of invitations issued … Read more
Quebec invites 2,522 candidates in PSTQ draw Quebec has conducted a new round of invitations under its Skilled Worker Selection Program, issuing a total of 2,522 invitations on March 19, 2026. The invitations were distributed across multiple program streams targeting different occupational categories. The selection reflects the province’s ongoing use of the PSTQ as its … Read more