Three provinces in Canada invite candidates in latest PNP draws. Immigration is a shared responsibility between IRCC & the provincial governments. Except Quebec and Nunavut, every territory and province run their own PNPs. Quebec has an individual agreement with the federal government that allows for total autonomy over the selection of its economic newcomers/ immigrants.
Every government receives an allocation of nominations and distributes them to economic immigration candidates. The number of nominations IRCC allocates depends on numerous factors such as the province’s population and needs of the workforce. For instance, Ontario, which has the largest population in Canada, is allocated the most number of nominations.
As per the Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-206, IRCC will be welcoming 110,000 new permanent residents through the PNP this year.
Obtaining a nomination from a provincial government is not the same as getting an invitation to apply for permanent residency from IRCC. They are two different programs that need to be applied for individually.
Provincial Immigration Results: August 24 – August 30
Three provinces in Canada invite candidates in latest PNP draws. Below are the results for the same.
1. Ontario
On August 22, Ontario issued over 1,287 notifications of interest to candidates in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s Express Entry Skilled Trades stream. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score between 400 and 435 to be considered.
They also required work experience in a targeted occupation with a specific National Occupation Classification (NOC) code.
2. British Columbia
On August 27, British Columbia issued more than 158 invitations to Skilled Workers as well as International Graduate candidates in the BC PNP, i.e., British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
The province held five targeted draws for candidates in specific professions. The minimum score required varied for each draw. Draw results included:
- 40 candidates in childcare professions with a minimum score of 83
- 31 candidates in construction professions with a minimum score of 88
- 18 candidates in healthcare professions with a minimum score of 99
- 69 candidates in tech professions with a minimum score of 118
- Less than five candidates in veterinary care professions with a minimum score of 80
3. Manitoba
Three provinces in Canada invite candidates in latest PNP draws, out of which Manitoba was the last.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a draw on August 30, inviting over 150 applicants from two PNP streams.
The province invited 126 candidates from the International Education stream. No minimum score was reported.
In addition, it also invited 24 candidates from the Skilled Worker Overseas stream under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative. These applicants needed a minimum score of 727.
Among all letters of advice issued, around 21 went to applicants with a valid Express Entry profile.
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