Provincial Nominee Programs
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) let each Canadian province and territory nominate skilled workers, semi-skilled workers, students, and entrepreneurs for permanent residence based on local labour-market needs. Eleven provinces and territories operate PNPs (every province plus Yukon and the NWT; Quebec runs its own separate system).
What this section covers
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — all streams
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) — Skills Immigration, Tech, Entrepreneur
- Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) — Opportunity, Express Entry-aligned, Tourism, Rural Renewal
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) — Occupations In-Demand, Express Entry, Entrepreneur
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) — Skilled Worker, International Education
- Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
- Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
- Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
- Base vs Enhanced (Express Entry-aligned) PNP — what's the difference
- Latest draws and cutoffs across all 11 PNPs
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Federal–Provincial–Territorial Immigration Ministers meet to discuss sustainable immigration
The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration met on June 23, 2026, to discuss sustainable immigration. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced the meeting, which aimed to advance collaboration on the 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan.
Read article →Manitoba issues invitations for provincial immigration under strategic recruitment initiative
Manitoba issued 124 invitations under its PNP on June 18, 2026, impacting skilled workers and those with Manitoba-supported work permits.
Read article →British Columbia extends over 270 invitations to high economic impact candidates in latest draw
On June 18, British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued a total of 279 invitations to high economic impact candidates for provincial nomination.
Read article →New Brunswick invites over 660 provincial immigration candidates across six draws
New Brunswick invites 669 immigration candidates across six draws, affecting various skilled workers and graduates.
Read article →PEI PNP Critical Worker stream 2026: eligible occupations and how the process works
If you have a full-time job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer in an in-demand intermediate-skilled role, such as truck driver, food and beverage server, housekeeper or kitchen helper, the PEI PNP Critical Worker stream is often the most realistic path to permanent reside
Read article →Canada eases work permit rules for provincial nominee applicants awaiting…
Canada has announced a significant easing of work permit rules for applicants under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), effective immediately.
Read article →Canada makes work permit access easier for provincial nominees awaiting PR…
Canada has announced a significant change to work permit access for provincial nominees awaiting permanent residency (PR) processing.
Read article →Canada eases access to work permits for provincial nominees
Canada has eased access to work permits for provincial nominees, effective June 9, 2026.
Read article →Canada eases access to work permits for provincial nominees - CIC News
Canada has announced a significant change to its immigration policy, easing access to work permits for individuals nominated by provinces. This new measure will take effect immediately, allowing provincial nominees to obtain work permits more efficiently.
Read article →Newfoundland and Labrador issues 108 invitations to candidates across both…
On June 10, the Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism announced its seventh provincial immigration draw. The draw took effect immediately, with invitations issued to candidates on the same day.
Read article →Manitoba retires student pathway to permanent residence
Manitoba announced the retirement of its student pathway to Permanent Residency, effective immediately. The decision was made by the Manitoba government, as reported on June 13, 2026.
Read article →Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (oinp): 2026 guide
2026 guide to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, including requirements, application process, and streams.
Read article →Yukon and NWT nominee programs 2026: how to apply
Yukon and NWT nominee programs 2026: how to apply and requirements
Read article →Oinp Streams Revoked: 2026 guide
OINP streams revoked: guide to the impact on Express Entry and new pathways for Ontario immigration
Read article →How a provincial nomination's 600-point CRS boost works
How a provincial nomination's 600-point CRS boost works in Express Entry
Read article →Economic permanent resident applicants see drop in processing times
Processing times have decreased for permanent residence applicants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), and Quebec Business Class. AIP applicants saw the most significant change, with wait times falling by 12 months. Provincial nominee
Read article →Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program: 2026 guide
Guide to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program, including eligibility requirements, application process, and streams.
Read article →Provincial nominee program allocations under the 2026 Levels Plan
Guide to Provincial Nominee Program allocations under the 2026 Levels Plan
Read article →New Brunswick PNP skilled worker with family support 2026
New Brunswick PNP skilled worker with family support 2026: eligibility and application process
Read article →Nova Scotia PNP skilled worker 2026: critical occupations list
Nova Scotia PNP skilled worker stream 2026: eligibility, critical occupations list, and application process
Read article →Manitoba PNP skilled worker overseas 2026: how to qualify
Manitoba PNP Skilled Worker Overseas 2026 eligibility: connection requirements, points grid, language minimums, application process from EOI to provincial nomination, and how it compares to other provinces after Ontario's overhaul.
Read article →Ontario's immigration overhaul: a timeline from 2025 to 2026
Ontario repealed all nine OINP streams May 30, 2026, after a December 2025 consultation. Four replacement pathways were proposed but none are live yet. The timeline, proposed criteria, and what applicants face now.
Read article →Saskatchewan SINP occupations in-demand 2026: full list and process
Saskatchewan's SINP occupation in-demand list for 2026, eligibility requirements, application process, and how the no-job-offer pathway compares to other provincial programs after Ontario's overhaul.
Read article →Master's and PhD graduates after Ontario's OINP repeal
Ontario repealed its Master's and PhD graduate OINP streams May 2026. Federal Express Entry, other provincial programs, and future Ontario pathways remain open to highly educated graduates.
Read article →Master's and PhD graduates after Ontario's OINP repeal
Ontario repealed its Master's and PhD graduate OINP streams in May 2026. Express Entry and other provincial programs remain open, but none replicate the no-job-offer pathway Ontario offered.
Read article →French-speaking workers after Ontario's OINP repeal: your options
Ontario's French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream was repealed in May 2026. French-speaking candidates now lean on federal Express Entry French-language draws (CRS 379-446) and other provinces' PNP streams.
Read article →Alberta PNP AAIP Express Entry stream 2026 invitation thresholds
Alberta's AAIP Express Entry stream invitation thresholds in 2026: what CRS scores get Notifications of Interest, how Alberta selects candidates, connection requirements, and practical steps to improve your chances.
Read article →Ontario PNP OINP employer job offer stream 2026 requirements
Ontario's 2026 OINP employer job offer stream requirements: TEER 0-3 vs 4-5 eligibility, work experience thresholds, employer registration rules, and the application process after the program overhaul.
Read article →How Ontario's new OINP targeted and general draws will work
Ontario's 2026 OINP overhaul gives the director authority to run general and targeted invitation draws. Targeted draws rank only candidates meeting specific labour-market or human-capital criteria.
Read article →Ontario OINP employer registration 2026: what employers must do
Ontario's proposed OINP overhaul requires employers to register with the OINP director before sponsoring workers, but no streams are live yet. What employers need to know for 2026.
Read article →Ontario's Consolidated Employer Job Offer stream 2026: TEER 0-3 vs lower-TEER
Ontario's new Consolidated Employer Job Offer stream merges previous employer streams into TEER 0-3 and TEER 4-5 tracks, impacting skilled workers and employers.
Read article →Which provincial nominee programs are still open after Ontario's 2026 overhaul
After Ontario paused OINP in 2026, BC, Alberta, Manitoba, and Atlantic provinces continue active PNP draws. Compare streams, draw frequency, and Express Entry alignment.
Read article →Manitoba invites over 100 provincial nominee candidates in first draw of…
Manitoba issued 104 provincial nomination invitations on June 4, 2026, through its Skilled Worker Stream, targeting candidates who had been directly recruited through strategic initiatives.
Read article →Ontario's proposed Exceptional Talent immigration stream 2026
Ontario's proposed Exceptional Talent stream targets academia, research, tech, and creative sectors without points-based scoring. Proposed Dec 2025; criteria and launch date unpublished as of June 2026.
Read article →Alberta invites over 1,500 candidates in latest series of draws, targeting…
Between May 20 and June 2, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program issued 1,550 invitations to apply for provincial nomination across seven separate draws, [as reported by CIC News](https://www.cicnews.com/2026/06/alberta-invites-over-1500-candidates-in-latest-series-of-draws-t
Read article →Alberta PNP Invites 2,552 Skilled Candidates Under the AAIP - cic times
Alberta issued 2,552 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) in a draw held on June 3, 2026.
Read article →British Columbia Invites Over 357 Skilled Workers Under the Latest BC PNP…
British Columbia has issued invitations to over 357 skilled workers in its latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw, which took place on June 1, 2026.
Read article →British Columbia issues over 350 invitations to skilled workers and…
On June 2, British Columbia issued 357 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through the BC Provincial Nominee Program, targeting skilled workers in construction and care sectors alongside entrepreneurs.
Read article →British Columbia Invites 342 Workers Under BC PNP in Sector-Specific Draw…
British Columbia invited 342 workers to apply for provincial nomination on June 3, 2026, through a sector-specific draw under the BC Provincial Nominee Program.
Read article →British Columbia Issues 437 Invitations to High Economic Impact Workers…
British Columbia invited 437 candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program on June 3, 2026, targeting workers in high-demand occupations under the province's economic immigration streams.
Read article →What happens to in-process OINP applications after Ontario's 2026 repeal
Ontario repealed all nine OINP streams on May 30, 2026; transition rules for in-process applications are unpublished, so applicants should confirm their status officially.
Read article →Ontario repeals all 9 OINP immigration streams: the 2026 overhaul explained
Ontario repealed all nine OINP nomination streams on May 30, 2026, with replacement pathways proposed but not yet confirmed or scheduled.
Read article →Ontario's 4 proposed new immigration pathways for 2026, explained
Ontario proposed four new immigration pathways in a December 2025 consultation to replace its repealed OINP streams, but criteria and timing remain unconfirmed.
Read article →OINP streams closed: what Ontario PR applicants should do now (2026)
Ontario repealed all nine OINP streams on May 30, 2026; replacement criteria aren't final, so applicants should monitor official accounts and strengthen Express Entry standing.
Read article →Ontario's proposed Healthcare immigration stream 2026: PR with no job offer
Ontario proposes a new Healthcare immigration stream for 2026, allowing regulated healthcare professionals to apply for PR without a job offer.
Read article →Ontario PNP | Canada PR 🇨🇦 | OINP International Student Stream. Clive…
Ontario's Immigrant Nominee Program issued invitations to apply through its International Student Stream on May 31, 2026, targeting graduates of eligible Ontario institutions who hold job offers in the province.
Read article →Newfoundland and Labrador invites over 100 candidates to submit an…
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 103 invitations to provincial immigration candidates on May 28, marking the province's sixth draw of 2026 through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program.
Read article →Canada holds second consecutive provincial nominee draw - CIC News
Canada held its second consecutive Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on May 22, 2025, issuing 1,612 invitations to apply for permanent residence to candidates with valid provincial nominations.
Read article →Alberta invites over 1,000 healthcare, tech, and rural community-bound…
Alberta issued 1,051 provincial nomination invitations across four draws between May 1 and May 13, 2026, targeting healthcare workers, technology professionals, and candidates committed to rural communities.
Read article →Manitoba targets skilled workers invited under a strategic recruitment…
On May 21, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its 10th selection round of the year, inviting candidates under a strategic recruitment initiative. This draw targeted individuals through both pathways of the MPNP’s Skilled Worker Stream.
Read article →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a base PNP and an enhanced PNP?
Enhanced PNP nominations are tied to the federal Express Entry system and add 600 CRS points to a candidate's profile, virtually guaranteeing an ITA. Base PNP nominations are processed outside Express Entry and lead directly to permanent residence; processing times can be longer.
Which PNP is easiest to qualify for?
There is no universally 'easiest' PNP — eligibility depends on your occupation, education, work experience, language, and ties to a province. Saskatchewan's Occupations In-Demand and Manitoba's MPNP are sometimes cited as accessible for newcomers without prior Canadian connections, but priorities change frequently.
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