On August 13, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #277 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 53 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas pathways as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 6 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 4,875 candidates, and 1,477 of them receive

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

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

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

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has released the official requirements for its new Ontario Workforce Priority stream, which replaced the previous OINP pathways. The stream includes three pathways: TEER 0–3 occupations, TEER 4–5 occupations, and self-employed physicians. The published guidance confirms eligibility criteria, work experience, language, education, employer requirements, and application procedures. Officials encourage candidates and employers to revie

On July 9, 2026, British Columbia held new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), targeting four priority occupation categories. The province invited 91 Early Childhood Educators, 116 candidates in all priority health care occupations, 136 candidates in all priority construction occupations, and fewer than five candidates in priority veterinary care occupations. The veterinary draw was open to all priority veterinary care occupations,

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 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

The Government of the Northwest Territories will host two online information sessions about its nominee program on June 16 and June 18, 2026. These Zoom sessions will help local employers and foreign nationals learn about the application process. Attendees can also ask government employees questions during the presentations. The sessions are happening right before the upcoming Expression of Interest draw for the Employer Driven Stream on June 25, 2026. Interested candidates m

The Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, Joseph Schow, will travel to France and Italy on June 12, 2026. The official mission aims to attract foreign investment and highlight the province of Alberta as a top destination for global talent. Minister Schow will promote the province's highly skilled workforce, technological infrastructure, and advanced innovation sectors. He will join over 20 Alberta companies at Eurosatory in France to build international partnershi

A recent report from TD Economics warns that Canada is losing its highest-skilled workers and entrepreneurs to the United States. This slow movement of top talent is described by researchers as a silent brain drain. Many highly educated individuals leave the country through US employer-sponsored work visas that do not show up in standard permanent emigration data. The study indicates that foreign-born Canadian citizens account for 60 percent of Canadian applicants for US labo

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

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expanded a temporary immigration measure to help families stay together. Spouses and common-law partners of eligible temporary foreign workers in Quebec can now apply for an open work permit. To qualify, the partner must hold a valid temporary resident status or have lost it within the last ninety days. The partner must also be listed on the main applicant's permanent selection application for Quebec's Skilled Worker Selecti

A new study by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship reveals that many skilled immigrants cannot find work in their fields. The report notes that about 640,000 immigrants are currently overqualified for their job positions. During an Ottawa press conference, Chief Executive Officer Daniel Bernhard criticized Canada for creating major barriers to credential recognition. He explained that the country successfully attracts top global talent but fails to utilize their skills. Be

International graduates face growing permit rejections due to confusing language requirements on the federal immigration website. Vital details about the mandatory language test remain difficult to find when applying for post-graduate work permits (PGWP). The online application survey fails to flag the test requirement on automated checklists. Applicants often miss the rule because the information stays hidden inside expandable boxes without distinct fonts or colours. Immigra

New Brunswick revealed a new economic strategy to grow its economy by 10% by 2030. The province needs more workers to reach this goal. Because of this need, immigration will play a central role in the new plan. The strategy aims to fix major labour shortages in key sectors. These sectors include mining, agriculture, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. New Brunswick also wants to attract more private investment. Businesses only invest in areas that have enough skilled

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.