Three Canadian provinces, Ontario, B.C., and Manitoba, have released the results of their latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw.

IRCC, the federal government, and the province and territory governments work together to facilitate immigration to Canada. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are run by all Canadian provinces and territories, with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut. Provinces are able to choose economic immigrants who fit their requirements thanks to these schemes.

Quebec and the federal government have a special arrangement that gives Quebec total authority over the choice of its economic immigrants.

The federal government sends nominations to every province and territory. A province’s population and labor force requirements determine how many nominations it receives. For example, the most populated province in Canada, Ontario, gets the most nominations.

The Immigration Levels Plan for 2024–2026 states that this year, the IRCC plans to approve 110,000 new permanent residents through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

It is crucial to understand that an invitation to apply for permanent residence from the IRCC does not equate to a nomination from a province government. There are two different application processes for these two different programs.

Results of provincial immigration from August 24 to 30

Ontario

On August 22nd, Ontario sent out 1,287 invitations to apply to candidates in the Express Entry Skilled Trades stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum CRS score between 400 and 435. They also had to have work experience in a specific targeted occupation, listed under a particular NOC code.

British Columbia 

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held five targeted draws on August 27th, inviting a total of 158 skilled worker and international graduate candidates. The draws focused on candidates in specific occupations, with varying minimum score requirements:

  • Childcare: 40 candidates with a minimum score of 83.
  • Construction: 31 candidates with a minimum score of 88.
  • Healthcare: 18 candidates with a minimum score of 99.
  • Tech: 69 candidates with a minimum score of 118.
  • Veterinary Care: Fewer than five candidates with a minimum score of 80.

Manitoba

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a draw on August 30, inviting 150 candidates from two different streams.

  • International Education Stream: 126 candidates were invited with no minimum score requirement.
  • Skilled Worker Overseas Stream: The Strategic Recruitment Initiative invited 24 candidates, requiring a minimum score of 727.

The federal government extended 21 invitations to candidates who already had a valid Express Entry profile.