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.
Provincial nominees eligible for LMIA-exempt work permits Provincial nominees in Canada are able to apply for closed work permits exempt from a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) while their permanent residence (PR) applications are being processed. The measure enables nominees to begin or continue employment before receiving a final PR decision. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship … Read more
Manitoba issues 29 invitations in latest MPNP draw The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a new round of invitations on February 12, issuing 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to skilled worker candidates. Invitations were extended through both the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas categories. The draw targeted individuals engaged … Read more
British Columbia issues 474 PNP invitations in two-day draws British Columbia has conducted two consecutive draws through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), inviting a total of 474 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The draws, held on February 10 and 11, targeted both skilled workers and entrepreneurs across multiple program … Read more
Ontario Receives 14,119 PNP Nominations for 2026 Ontario has announced its 2026 Provincial Nominee Program allocation, confirming a significant increase in the number of nominations available for the year. The province received 14,119 nominations—up sharply from its 2025 total. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) confirmed the figures on February 6, 2026, through its online … Read more
Provincial immigration routes offer faster PR paths for graduates Across Canada, international students and recent graduates have access to a growing number of provincial immigration programs that can lead to permanent residence more quickly than the federal Canadian Experience Class route. These provincial nominee program (PNP) options often carry lower work experience thresholds and reflect … Read more
Alberta issues over 1,100 invitations across four draws The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has announced the results of four provincial nominee draws conducted between January 26 and February 2, 2026. A total of 1,169 invitations were issued to candidates across several AAIP streams. The draws reflect Alberta’s early 2026 focus on occupations in health … Read more
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