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.
New Brunswick issues 326 invitations in February draws New Brunswick conducted two rounds of invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) on February 2, issuing a total of 326 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination. The draws targeted skilled workers, French-speaking candidates, and individuals employed or studying in the province. The selections were made … Read more
British Columbia issues 429 invitations in first 2026 PNP draw British Columbia held its initial Skills Immigration draw of 2026 on February 4, extending 429 invitations to apply for provincial nomination under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The province said invitations were issued to registrants identified as having a high potential economic … Read more
New Brunswick updates provincial immigration programs The Government of New Brunswick has announced major updates to its immigration pathways, introducing new occupational restrictions and procedural changes to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the province’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The measures, released on February 3, 2026, revise eligibility rules for both domestic and … Read more
Ontario issues 1,825 invitations in first 2026 OINP draws The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted six invitation rounds on February 2, 2026, distributing 1,825 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The draws targeted applicants under the Employer Job Offer streams, focusing on healthcare, early childhood education, and regional economic development roles. These were the … Read more
Provinces list priority jobs for Express Entry PNPs Several Canadian provinces have released updated lists of priority occupations eligible for Express Entry–aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. The programs enable provinces to select skilled workers from the federal Express Entry pool who meet regional labour needs. According to recent provincial criteria, candidates whose primary occupation … Read more