Conservative Party dominates immigration polling at 62%, widening lead over Liberals amid cost-of-living concerns

On October 2, 2025, the Government of British Columbia held the second Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and issued invitations to apply to 474 skilled candidates. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 114 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 earning a minimum wage of $90 per hour and $175,000 per year, and another 360 candidates who achieved a minimum score of 140 points. Additionally, the province issued 11 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. This year, British Columbia has invited up to 654 candidates, including 86 entrepreneurs.

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