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.
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
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