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 Northwest Territories Nominee Program has officially closed its 2025 intake after receiving sufficient applications to meet the federal nomination cap of 300 candidates. Prospective applicants will receive email notifications regarding whether their submissions will proceed to assessment or be withdrawn. The program is scheduled to reopen in 2026, with further details to be announced. Employers seeking to fill workforce gaps can explore alternative pathways, including th

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

On January 7, 2026, the Office of Immigration of Prince Edward Island  published  a schedule for invitation rounds via the Expression of Interest system for individuals to apply for the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEIPNP). The invitation rounds are scheduled for the following dates: January 15, 2026 February 19, 2026 March 19, 2026 April 16, 2026 May 21, 2026 June 18, 2026 July 16, 2026 August 20, 2026 September 17, 2026 October 15, 2026 November 19, 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced immediate changes to its business immigration programs as part of the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan and Canada’s Talent Attraction Strategy. As of December 19, 2025, IRCC has stopped accepting applications for the optional work permit under the Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program, except for applicants already in Canada seeking to extend an existing SUV work permit. The department will also prioritize permanent residence

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 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

Canada's Start-Up Visa (SUV) program is experiencing unprecedented challenges with processing times reaching 52 months and refusal rates...

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...

On July 4, 2025, the Government of Manitoba announced that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has temporarily suspended the...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant modifications to the International Mobility Program (IMP),...