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Tag: Provincial Nominee Program
Provinces Press Ottawa To Increase PNP Allocations And Reform Express Entry
Canada’s provinces are urging Ottawa to increase PNP allocations and reform Express Entry to better meet regional labour market needs.
Colin R. Singer
June 26, 2026
Canada Issues 955 Invitations to Provincial Nominees in Largest PNP Express Entry Draw of 2026
Canada held its first Express Entry draw of June 2026 on June 22, issuing 955 invitations to Provincial Nominee Program candidates at a CRS cutoff of 730 — the largest PNP round of the year and the lowest PNP cutoff of 2026.
Colin R. Singer
June 23, 2026
Alberta Issues 1,550 Invitations Across Seven AAIP Draws Between May 20 And June 2
Alberta issued 1,550 invitations across seven Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) draws between May 20 and June 2, 2026, including a June 2 round targeting manufacturing occupations.
Colin R. Singer
June 17, 2026
British Columbia Reveals Full Details Of New Immigration Stream And Other 2026 Changes
British Columbia has released full details of a new temporary immigration stream for certain health authority employees working in rural and remote parts of the province. The Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative targets workers in eligible cleaning and security occupations employed by one of B.C.’s public health authorities. Registration opens June 15, 2026.
Colin R. Singer
June 8, 2026
Canada Issues 334 Invitations in New Express Entry Draw Targeting Provincial Nominees
Canada conducted the second Express Entry draw of May 2026 on May 25, issuing 334 ITAs to Provincial Nominee Program candidates with a CRS cutoff of 805 — the highest PNP cutoff of 2026.
Colin R. Singer
May 26, 2026
Canada Turns to Immigration to Fill Skilled Trades Gap in Housing Push
Canada says immigration can help address skilled trades shortages as Ottawa links immigration policy to faster home construction.
Colin R. Singer
May 14, 2026
Canada Issues 380 Invitations In New Express Entry Draw For Provincial Nominees
Canada has conducted a new Express Entry draw on May 11, 2026, issuing 380 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program.
Colin R. Singer
May 13, 2026
Canada’s Unemployment Rate Climbs Amid Immigration Rebalancing
Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9% in April 2026 as Ottawa continued immigration reforms and targeted key labour shortage sectors.
Colin R. Singer
May 12, 2026
Canada Targets Provincial Nominees In Latest Express Entry Draw, Issuing 473 ITAs
Canada has conducted its latest Express Entry draw of 2026, issuing 473 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program on April 27.
Colin R. Singer
April 29, 2026