Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba Hold Provincial Nominee Program Draws

In the latest series of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, the Canadian provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba have extended invitations for potential nomination, as highlighted in the most recent news update. The unique cooperative agreement on immigration between the provinces and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows provinces, except for Quebec and Nunavut who do not participate, to nominate economic immigrants. The federal government sets a nomination quota for each province based on various factors like labor market demands and population size, with provinces like Ontario receiving a larger share due to its sizeable population.

The 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan unveiled by IRCC is aiming high, targeting the admission of 110,000 new permanent residents through the PNP this year alone. However, obtaining a provincial nomination is distinct from securing an invitation to apply for permanent residence from IRCC. Each of these processes requires a separate application.

Diving into the province-specific details, Ontario invited 1,287 candidates through the Express Entry Skilled Trades stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on August 22. Candidates were selected based on a Comprehensive Ranking System score spectrum of 400-435 and required experience in specified trade occupations.

On August 27, British Columbia sent out over 158 invitations across various job sectors to both Skilled Workers and International Graduate candidates participating in its Provincial Nominee Program, the BC PNP. The draws zoned in on five targeted sectors, with scores needed for eligibility varying according to the sector. For example, skilled workers in childcare needed minimum scores of 83, while those in tech roles needed at least 118 points to qualify.

Manitoba held its provincial draw on August 30, extending invitations to 150 candidates distributed between the International Education stream and the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, the latter being part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative. No minimum score was noted for the International Education stream participants, but Skilled Worker Overseas candidates had to meet a cutoff of 727 points. Express Entry candidates accounted for 21 of the advised letters of the total nominations.

Conclusion:

The Provincial Nominee Program pathways continue to be a pivotal option for individuals seeking to lay down roots in Canada. These latest draws from Ontario, BC, and Manitoba reflect the ongoing initiative to meet regional labor market requirements by welcoming skilled workers from outside Canada. For applicants considering immigrating to Canada, keeping abreast of the frequent updates from the provinces on PNP draws can significantly enhance their chances of success in the application process.

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