Two Canadian provinces issued ITAs for provincial nomination. Both provinces issued ITAs through their respective PNP (Provincial Nomination Programs) streams.
British Columbia targeted foreign entrepreneurs who have already established a new business or purchased an existing business in the province, issuing invitations under two of its Entrepreneur Immigration streams.
On the other hand, Prince Edward Island’s third draw of the year focused on individuals already residing as well as working within the province in priority occupations and sectors deemed critical to supporting its economic growth.
British Columbia (March 14 – 21)
On March 18, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held a draw under its Entrepreneur Immigration category, targeting foreign entrepreneurs under its Base Stream as well as Regional Stream.
A total of 8 ITAs were issued to eligible entrepreneurs under the Base stream, with candidates needing a minimum score of 115 to have been eligible. The candidate’s registration score – consisting of points based on human capital as well as economic factors – and business concept contributed to overall consideration.
Under its Regional stream, fewer than five entrepreneurs who were referred to the BCPNP by a participating community obtained an ITA for provincial nomination. Candidates need to have had a minimum score of 123 for consideration.
| Draw Category | Number Of Invitations Issued | Cut-Off Score |
| Base Stream | 8 | 115 |
| Regional Stream | <5 | 123 |
Prince Edward Island (March 14 – 21)
On March 20, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) conducted a draw through two pathways: Labor Impact and Express Entry.
This draw witnessed a total of 124 ITAs issued to candidates currently working in occupations as well as priority sectors deemed crucial to PEI’s economic growth.
The focus was on in-province individuals, specifically those who have been working and residing in the province for a minimum of one year.
The higher-demand sectors that PEI’s Office of Immigration is prioritizing at this time include:
- Healthcare
- Trades
- Manufacturing
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