A new poll shows that 80% of British Columbians support expediting the removal of non-citizens charged or convicted of extortion and related crimes. The Research Co. survey found that 56% of residents have been closely following news about the surge in extortion attempts and shootings across the province. Support for faster deportation processes spans political lines, with 87% of Conservative voters, 85% of NDP supporters, and 73% of Green Party voters backing the measure. A

On February 11, 2026, the Government of British Columbia held the second Skills Immigration invitation draw under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to 460 skilled candidates with the potential to create high economic impact in the province. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 195 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $62 per hour while working full-time with their suppor

On February 10, 2026, British Columbia  held  two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The BCPNP issued 13 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 121 points. In addition, the province invited up to five candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration -

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) continues its regular invitation rounds for candidates registered in its Skills Immigration stream. As of February 8, 2026, the registration pool contains 10,988 candidates across various score ranges. The distribution shows significant concentration in the mid-tier brackets, with 2,134 registrations in the 100-109 range and 1,979 in the 90-99 category. Higher-scoring candidates remain competitive, as 41 registrations

On February 4, 2026, the Government of British Columbia  held  the first Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to 429 skilled candidates with the potential to create high economic impact in the province. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 206 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $70 per hour while working full-time with their suppor

On January 13, 2026, British Columbia held a draw for business candidates in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). In the first draw of the year, the province invited seven candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream. The lowest score of this round was 115 points, the same as in the previous draw, held on December 16, 2025. This stream targets experienced entrepreneurs who plan to establish businesses in the province's urban areas. Last yea

British Columbia's Skills Immigration registration pool has recorded 11,210 total registrations as of January 6, 2026, according to the latest provincial data . The distribution shows a concentration of interest across all scoring tiers, with the 100-109 range leading with 2,161 registrants, followed closely by the 90-99 bracket at 2,048. The pool's composition reveals sustained demand for skilled worker pathways, as scores ranging from 60 to 149 demonstrate consistent regist

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 -

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 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 November 18, 2025, British Columbia held two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The BCPNP issued 19 invitations to candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, which is designed for experienced businesspeople who wish to start a new business or acquire an existing business in British Columbia. The lowest score of this round was 121 points. In addition, the province invited up to five candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigrati

On October 2, 2025, the Government of British Columbia held the second Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia...

On October 2, 2025, the Government of British Columbia held the second Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia...

On August 19, 2025, British Columbia held a new draw under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The BCPNP issued 11...

On July 8, 2025, British Columbia held new draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The BCPNP issued 12...

British Columbia is set to implement a new minimum wage increase on June 1, 2025, raising the hourly rate from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour....

On September 7, 2022, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program...

On August 30, 2022, British Columbia held new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the BC...