On August 6, 2026, British Columbia held new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), targeting five priority occupation categories. The province invited 183 early childhood educators; 124 candidates in all priority health care occupations; up to five candidates working in the education sector; 187 candidates in all priority construction occupations; and six candidates in priority veterinary care occupations. The veterinary draw was ope

Nova Scotia will introduce non-refundable application fees for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program starting September 1, 2026. The new structure sets a $1,000 fee for worker streams, including Skilled Worker, Nova Scotia Graduate, and Nova Scotia: Express Entry, while the Entrepreneur stream fee will be $2,000. Submitting an Expression of Interest remains free, and fees only apply once a candidate is selected from the EOI pool for assessment. Candidates selected on or after Septe

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced the Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge Temporary Public Policy, allowing Manitoba to continue issuing provincial nominations for eligible workers until December 31, 2027. The measure is expected to benefit up to 2,700 foreign workers who previously received work permit support letters under the 2024 or 2025 temporary public policies and are still awaiting provincial nomination. To qualify, applicants must cu

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On July 16 and 21, 2026, the AAIP conducted two draws under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors, inviting 29 candidates working in the agriculture sector and 53 in the construction sector. These latest draws bring the total number of candidates invited under AAIP in 2026 to 10,451. Meanwhile, the Expression of Interest selection pool currently contains 36

On July 30, 2026, Manitoba conducted the latest invitation round #276 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 679 candidates under the Occupation-specific selection, 17 candidates under the Francophone selection, and 70 candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream (as part of a strategic recruitment initiative). In this round, Manitoba has issued LAAs to 766 candidates, including 94 Express Entry candidates. This year, the province invited 4,8

Five municipalities in Northwest Manitoba have partnered under provincial guidance to launch the Northwest Manitoba Immigration Initiative. The joint program aims to attract and retain skilled workers to meet immediate and long-term labour shortages across the region. Local communities will accept applications across key sectors, including healthcare, sales, education, construction, and transportation. Successful candidates receive a community letter of endorsement to support

On July 28, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador held the ninth round of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 445 invitations. Of these, 400 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 45 went to applicants through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Last year, Newfoundland and Labrador invited a total of 3,376 applicants under the NLPNP and AIP. So far, the province has

New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). From July 16 to July 22, 2026, the province conducted five new draws and issued 750 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified candidates. The new draws were conducted under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream – Employment in New Brunswick (115

On July 23, 2026, the Government of British Columbia held an invitation round under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The province issued 60 invitations to apply to candidates through the Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative. The invited candidates had a minimum score of 50 points. This targeted stream supports health authority employees in eligible cleaning and security roles who work in rural or remote communities across the province. So f

On July 16, 2026, Manitoba conducted the latest invitation round #275 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, the MPNP invited 24 candidates under the Occupation-specific selection, 84 candidates under the Francophone selection, and 1,874 candidates under the Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba pathway. In the Skilled Worker Stream, MPNP issued 86 LAAs to candidates invited under the Strategic Recruitment Initiati

On July 16, 2026, Prince Edward Island conducted 2026’s seventh invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). This draw was the largest invitation round of 2026. PEI issued 195 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates working in priority sectors based on economic impact in PEI. The province prioritized candidates with employment offers from PEI-based organizations and international graduates from recognized institutions, including UPEI

On July 16, 2026, the Government of British Columbia conducted new draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Programs (BCPNP). The province issued invitations to apply to 569 skilled candidates with the potential to create a high economic impact in the province. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 223 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $58 per hour and $115,000 per year while working full-time with their support

On July 10, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador held the eighth round of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 57 invitations. Of these, 17 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 40 went to applicants through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Last year, Newfoundland and Labrador invited a total of 3,376 applicants under the NLPNP and AIP. So far, the province has

The Government of Saskatchewan updated the processing times of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). According to the new data, in the second quarter of 2026, the processing times for all streams (the Employment Offer stream, Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway, Agriculture Talent Pathway, and Health Talent Pathway) of the International Skilled Worker category were 2 weeks. The Existing Work Permit and International Students streams of the Saska

The Government of Nova Scotia is investing nearly CAD 890,000 in seven community projects to strengthen rural economic development and innovation across the province. Funding will support initiatives such as connecting employers with skilled international post-secondary graduates, creating a pop-up business zone, and launching a startup competition for entrepreneurs. The projects are financed through two provincial funding programs designed to improve competitiveness through

The Canadian Government will launch the Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge to extend temporary work permits for thousands of foreign workers. Announcements from Winnipeg Members of Parliament Kevin Lamoureux and Terry Duguid confirm that roughly 2,700 provincial nominee candidates can extend their status until December 31, 2027. This temporary measure serves as a follow-on to previous public policies, preventing critical work authorizations from expiring while the provincia

On July 2, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #274 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 77 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas pathways as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 15 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 1,910 candidates, and 552 of them received in

On June 30, 2026, British Columbia held new draws under the entrepreneur streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The province issued 14 invitations under the Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream, which is designed for experienced entrepreneurs seeking to establish a new business or acquire an existing one in British Columbia. In addition, British Columbia invited fewer than five candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional stream. The min

The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration met to discuss the upcoming 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan. Ministers focused on returning immigration to sustainable levels while addressing regional labour shortages. The Federal Government reiterated its plan to reduce the temporary population to less than 5 percent by late 2027. Provincial and territorial ministers emphasized that the Provincial Nominee Program is the best tool for local economic needs. They requested

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. From June 5 to June 15, the province invited 743 candidates under seven streams. The AAIP invited 462 Alberta Opportunity Stream and 54 Rural Renewal Stream candidates, as well as 49 Express Entry and 35 non-Express Entry candidates under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway. Additionally, the province issued invitations to 50 healthcare professionals, 37 agriculture worker