The PNP is Canada’s most significant economic immigration path. As per the Immigration Level Plan 2023-25, Canada will welcome 117,500 new permanent inhabitants through PNP by the end of 2025.  The PNP exists because, while IRCC has the final say on who becomes a permanent inhabitant, immigration is a shared responsibility among provincial and federal governments.  By establishing a program that allows provinces to select skilled newcomers, they feel that they have an excellent chance to be economically based. In addition, the provinces will be able to target gaps in the provincial labor force. Governments see this as a beneficial tool to strengthen Canada’s economy. Each year, the number of candidates changes depending on the province. However, the overall target of PNP applicants for 2023 is 105,000.

The available spots are then divided among eleven territories and provinces offering PNP programs. For example, in 2023, Ontario will receive 16,500 PNP applications, while Newfoundland and Labrador will receive 3,050, as was just stated. 

April 29 – May 5: Provincial Migration Results

  • British Columbia

On May 2, British Columbia invited over 171 candidates through BC PNP. The PNP applicants were invited through four separate draws, three of which were targeted & one general. 

In the general draw, Skilled Worker International Graduate Stream applicants were invited to apply if they had minimum cut-off scores of 104/ 107. Candidates in the entry-level & semi-skilled streams are also invited, even if they have a minimum score of 85. 

In addition, the lowest qualifying score for any of the three draws was 60. There were 22 applicants earlier invited for early childhood educators & assistants, 16 applicants invited with healthcare occupations, and less than five invited from other priority occupations. The targeted draws did not include semi-skilled and entry-level candidates. 

  • Saskatchewan 

Saskatchewan invited 1032 candidates in two draws held on May 3. The majority, i.e., 739 candidates, were invited through the Express Entry stream of SINP, i.e., Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. 

The remaining 293 candidates were invited through the Occupation-in-demand stream. Candidates in both streams needed a minimum score of 68 and an ECA, i.e., Educational Credential Assessment. 

  • New Brunswick

The province published its PNP draw results for April, typically inviting candidates throughout the month and publishing the results simultaneously. 

In April, 86 candidates were invited through the Express Entry Stream of NB PNP. Among them, 45 were in NB Employment Connection, and 14 were from NB occupations in the demand stream.  

PNP applicants who received invitations have 45 days to submit a complete application. Candidates granted a provincial nomination have 30 days to accept it through their Federal Express Entry profile. 

  • Manitoba 

On May 4, Manitoba sent 539 invitations to apply for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Draws took place in three streams. 

Under the Skilled Workers stream, 252 candidates with a 606 score were invited to an occupation-specific draw. In addition, candidates with occupations in the following significant groups were also considered. 

  • 12 – Administrative & Financial supervisors & specialized administrative occupations. 
  • 22 – Technical occupations associated with applied & natural sciences. 
  • 70 – Middle management occupations in trades & transportation.

An additional 199 skilled workers received the advice letter to apply in a non-occupation-specific draw. The candidates required a minimum score of 650. 

There were also over 34 candidates invited through an International Education Stream, while 49 candidates were invited through the Skilled Workers Overseas stream with a minimum score, i.e., 699.