British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program has been allocated 5,254 spots for 2026, falling short of the province's requested 9,000 nominations needed to address critical labour shortages. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirmed the allocation, which represents a decrease from BC's 2025 total of 6,214 spots. Provincial officials are now working to determine strategic priorities for utilizing this limited allocation and plan to announce their 2026 approach i

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has officially reached its 2025 allocation after issuing 10,750 nominations across all available streams. Officials confirmed that applications submitted before the cap was reached, along with new submissions, will be processed under the province's 2026 allocation. The program continues to accept applications without interruption, though processing timelines may extend into next year. Ontario remains one of Canada's most popular destinat

On December 12, 2025, Alberta  published  the results of the recent draws conducted through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). On November 21 and 24, Alberta conducted draws under the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway and invited 68 and 39 Express Entry and non-Express Entry candidates, respectively. The minimum score for both draws was 49 points. These draws were the last ones conducted this year, as the AAIP reached its full 2025 allocation after receiving an addi

On December 16, 2025, British Columbia held two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The BCPNP issued 17 invitations to candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, which is designed for experienced businessmen seeking to establish a new business or acquire an existing one in British Columbia. The lowest score of this round was 115 points. In addition, the province invited up to five candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration -

On December 15, 2025, Prince Edward Island  conducted  2025’s thirteenth invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, PEI issued 166 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 Collèg

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has received a welcome boost from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), with an additional 960 nominations pushing the province's total allocation to 6,214 for this year. The program will direct these nominations toward previously established priorities, focusing on healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, and candidates expected to generate significant economic impact. A portion of the allocation will also ad

On December 15, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #386. In this draw, the Government of Canada issued 399 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. This round’s cut-off score was 731 points, two points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was October 18, 2025, at 7:18:52 UTC. As of December 15, 2025, 237,302 profiles were registered in the Express E

On December 11, 2025, the Government of Ontario  conducted more invitation draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS), and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). In these draws, the province targeted candidates living in Eastern, Northern, and Southwestern Ontario. The OINP issued 305 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the EJO FW Stream, 373 ITAs under the EJO IS Stream, an

On December 10, 2025, the Government of British Columbia  held the third Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to 410 skilled candidates with the potential to create high economic impact in the province. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 96 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $87 per hour while working full-time with their suppor

On December 10, 2025, the Government of Ontario  conducted  immigration draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS), and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). In these draws, the province targeted healthcare professionals, early childhood educators & assistants, and candidates eligible for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI). The OINP issued 427 invitat

Saskatchewan's labour market showed impressive strength in November, with Statistics Canada reporting 16,500 new jobs year over year, including 14,900 full-time and 1,600 part-time positions. The province maintains the second-lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 5.6%, significantly below the national average of 6.5%. Deputy Premier Jim Reiter highlighted Saskatchewan's robust economic performance, noting substantial gains in health care and social assistance, building and s

On December 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a massive Express Entry draw #383. The Government of Canada issued 1,123 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw, making it the largest draw of the year for the category. This round’s cut-off score was 729 points, 30 points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was March 05, 2025, at 05:10:48. As of December 7,

On December 5, 2025, Manitoba  held  the invitation round #259 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 184 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 61 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 7,281 candidates, and 1,343 of them rec

On December 8, 2025, the Government of Canada announced new immigration measures to help address critical doctor shortages across the country. A new Express Entry category  will be created for international doctors who have at least one year of recent Canadian work experience in eligible medical occupations. These invitations will begin in early 2026, giving practice-ready doctors already working in Canada a faster and more direct path to permanent residence. Additionally, th

Ontario has introduced a proposal to overhaul the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), aiming to simplify the system and better respond to labour-market needs by reorganizing current pathways, including the existing Employer Job Offer streams. The plan suggests merging these streams into clearer, more flexible job-offer pathways for both high-skilled and semi-skilled workers, with updated eligibility criteria. The proposal also highlights a new dedicated healthcare stre

Ontario's Immigration Minister David Piccini has officially announced the province will roll out new immigration pathways next year, including a specialized Talent Stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Speaking during the debate on Bill 30 in late November, Piccini outlined plans to target high-impact individuals, including major investors, elite culinary professionals, prominent artists, and leading researchers. The legislation grants the province greater flex

Nova Scotia has introduced a formalized Expression of Interest process for all Nova Scotia Nominee Program streams and Atlantic Immigration Program designations. The new system addresses the gap between high application volumes and available federal allocations by allowing the province to select candidates through periodic draws based on labour market priorities. All current and future submissions will enter an EOI pool, and selected applicants will receive direct notificati

On November 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #380. The Government of Canada issued 777 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. This round’s cut-off score was 699 points, 39 points fewer than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was September 06, 2025, at 01:16:22 UTC. As of November 23, 2025, 245,758 profiles were registered in the Exp

On November 20, 2025, Prince Edward Island  conducted  2025’s twelfth invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, PEI issued 190 invitations to apply (ITAs) to French-speaking 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 Colleg

On November 21, 2025, Manitoba  held  the invitation round #258 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 35 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, five invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 7,097 candidates, and 1,282 of them r