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

On June 18, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #273 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 124 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas pathways as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 22 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 1,833 candidates, and 537 of them received

On June 18, 2026, Prince Edward Island conducted 2026’s sixth invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, PEI issued 182 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, Holland College, and College de l'Île.

The Manitoba Government announced key changes to the International Education Stream (IES) – Career Employment Pathway (CEP). Candidates with active profiles who possess at least six months of local work experience must now transition into the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway. This update aims to align post-secondary education with provincial labour market demands. Eligible candidates should update their profiles immediately to remain under consideration for regular draws. T

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). On June 3 and June 4, 2026, the province conducted six new draws and issued a total of 699 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified candidates. The new draws were conducted under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream – Employment in New Brunswi

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is now accepting registrations for the Temporary Rural or Remote Health Support Initiative. This new program will nominate up to 250 candidates to help fill critical support roles in regional healthcare facilities. Eligible individuals must submit their registration online before the deadline on August 31, 2026. The provincial government will issue the first round of immigration invitations in the coming weeks. Official

On June 4, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #272 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 104 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 1,709 candidates, and 515 of them received i

British Columbia officially raised its general minimum wage from $17.85 to $18.25 per hour on June 1, 2026. This forty-cent increase reflects a 2.1 percent adjustment tied directly to the average inflation rate from the previous year. With this update, the province now holds the highest minimum wage among all Canadian provinces. Yukon and Nunavut still maintain higher minimum wage rates overall; they are territories rather than provinces. The new rate also applies to speciali

On May 28, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador held the sixth round of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 103 invitations. Of these, 84 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 19 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 i

On May 21, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #271 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 96 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 20 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 1,605 candidates, and 500 of them received inv

The Manitoba Government is providing 500,000 dollars to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Manitoba Provincial Council. This new funding will expand English language training programs for Ukrainian newcomers. The investment helps families who sought refuge in the province build successful futures and find stable employment. Between July 2025 and February 2026, the organization delivered language training to nearly 900 adult learners. The provincial funding will help hire more pr

On May 21, 2026, Prince Edward Island conducted 2026’s fifth invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, PEI issued 114 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, Holland College, and College de l'Île.

On May 14, 2026, the Government of British Columbia conducted new draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Programs (BCPNP) priorities and issued invitations to skilled candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, and high economic impact occupations. The province issued a total of 640 invitations, including 117 healthcare professionals, 86 early childhood educators (ECE), and 437 High Economic Impact invitations. The minimum scores for these draws wer

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On April 15, the province invited 50 healthcare workers under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors pathway. The April 16 draw invited 37 candidates under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry stream, while the April 23 draw invited 10 candidates under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway. Additionally, the province inv

The Manitoba Government is expanding its investment in bilingual health care by adding 30 new seats to the Bachelor of Nursing program at the Université de Saint-Boniface (USB). This expansion brings the total capacity to 75 seats, specifically aimed at training French-speaking nurses to serve francophone and bilingual communities throughout the province. With an investment of nearly $220,000 over four years, the initiative addresses a sharp rise in applications at USB, which

Manitoba held its largest MPNP draw of 2026 on May 7, issuing 906 Letters of Advice to Apply in draw #270. The round included 431 invitations for education-related occupations under the occupation-specific selection stream and 475 invitations through strategic recruitment initiatives. A major focus of this draw was candidates connected to the Temporary Public Policy (TPP) for prospective provincial nominees, with 429 invitations issued under this category alone. In addition,

On May 6, 2026, the Government of British Columbia held the first invitation draws following updates to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Programs (BCPNP) priorities and issued invitations to skilled candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. The province issued a total of 333 invitations – 117 healthcare professionals, 9 veterinary care professionals, 86 Early Childhood Educators (ECE), and 121 construction

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced targeted Expression of Interest (EOI) draws for individuals who obtained work permits under the 2025 Temporary Public Policy. This initiative specifically invites candidates who have previously received Support Letters and have successfully secured a work permit to apply for a provincial nomination. The invitations will be issued in stages, beginning with applicants whose Support Letters were approved between April

The Government of New Brunswick is increasing the capacity of the Practice Ready Assessment New Brunswick (PRANB) program from 10 to 14 spaces to expedite the licensing of internationally trained doctors. This initiative, a collaboration between the Department of Health and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick, allows qualified physicians to undergo a 12-week clinical field assessment to ensure they meet provincial standards for safe patient care. Successfu

Nova Scotia has refined its immigration priorities to address critical labour shortages, with a primary focus on healthcare and skilled trades. Effective April 27, 2026, candidates in these sectors at TEER levels 0–4 are prioritized, including both international applicants and temporary residents already working in the province. Additionally, the province may consider candidates already working in Nova Scotia in selected sectors, including natural sciences, education, natural