While securing a PNP, it is important to know the reasons for which a province can cancel a PNP nomination. Operated by 11 of the nation’s provincial/ territorial governments, excluding Nunavut & Quebec, PNPs are consistently among the top two immigration pathways in Canada. In fact, PNPs were the largest immigration program in the country both this year & the last. 

Note: Express Entry is projected to retake the top spot in 2024. Moreover, PNPs are further expected to re-establish their position as Canada’s top immigration pathway for both 2025 & 2026. This is according to admission targets laid out by IRCC in the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan. 

What Is The Value Of PNP Nomination? 

Acquiring a nomination via one of the PNPs can make a major difference in an applicant’s chances of moving to Canada. 

This is because a Provincial Nominee Program nomination can give the prospective immigrant a pathway to enter Canada through one of the many streams made available by each government under their particular program. Moreover, a provincial nomination provides the nominee with 600 additional CRS points. Well, this is possible when they are already an Express Entry applicant, a process known as enhanced nomination. These points guarantee that a candidate in the Express Entry pool will receive an ITA for PR in Canada. 

Can A Province Cancel/ Withdraw The PNP Nomination? 

Usually, every participating province makes it clear that nominees can have their PNP nominations canceled in case they do not continue to meet the conditions of their nomination. This can occur at any time before an applicant is approved for Canadian PR. 

For instance, some conditions could include retaining the offer of employment that initially enabled the applicant to become eligible for a PNP nomination or maintaining a specific level of funds needed to move to a specific province.

Another one of the common reasons for which a province can cancel a PNP nomination is misrepresentation. The Canadian government defines this as directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter. This includes anything related to your immigration, including failure to report changes to an applicant’s situation throughout the application process. 

Particularly, the following highlights additional reasons for which a province can cancel a PNP nomination. 

  • British Columbia 

PNP nominees in British Columbia might have their nomination withdrawn if they fail to apply for PR to IRCC before the nomination expiry date. 

  • Ontario 

In order to avoid having their nomination revoked, the government says that an applicant should continue to demonstrate on a reasonable basis an intention to reside in Ontario until they obtain PR. 

  • Manitoba 

The government of Alberta might revoke a provincial nomination if the applicant is deemed not to intend to live, work, or begin a business in Manitoba. 

  • Saskatchewan 

Applicants in Saskatchewan might have their PNP nominations canceled if either of the following circumstances applies: 

  • The nominee or the representative, if applicable, has voluntarily requested to withdraw the nomination. 
  • The nominee has been approved for PR through an immigration program other than Saskatchewan’s PNP. 

  • Nova Scotia 

According to the Government of Nova Scotia, one of the many reasons for which a province can cancel a PNP nomination is that if the immigration department finds that the principal applicant, their spouses, or a dependent is not allowed to immigrate to Canada.  

  • New Brunswick 

The New Brunswick government states that they might withdraw an applicant’s nomination if: 

  • The applicant fails to submit a written request to amend a nomination before the expiry date on the current certificate. 
  • It is proven that the applicant lacks genuine intention to live in the province. 

  • Newfoundland & Labrador 

The NL’s Office Of Immigration & Multiculturalism states that applicants might have their PNP nomination withdrawn if they do not immediately disclose changes in their situation throughout the application stage. 

This might include: 

  • Change in marital status 
  • Childbirth 
  • Obtaining a decision on a work permit/ PR application
  • Changes in employment, i.e., reduction of hours, loss of employment, etc. 

  • Northwest Territories 

In the Northwest Territories, a provincial nomination might also be canceled if the applicant does not apply for PR in Canada within six months of obtaining their nomination approval letter. 

  • Alberta, PEI, & Yukon 

Neither the province of PEI, Alberta, nor Yukon, Canada’s westernmost territory, provide further specific details regarding why a province can cancel a PNP nomination. It is best for applicants interested in immigrating to these regions to contact the appropriate authorities & understand these policies before applying for their PNPs.