Provincial Nominee Program draws 2026

This page lists Ikovia’s coverage of each provincial nominee program (PNP) draw that took place in 2026. Figures are taken from the official provincial government sites.

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British Columbia

• 714 high‑skill workers selected in September 2026.
• 424 workers selected in September 2026.
• Entrepreneurial draw held (date not specified).
• Over 270 invitations issued to high‑economic‑impact candidates in June 2026.
• 350 candidates invited in June 2026 (first draw).
• 350 candidates invited in June 2026 (exact date not specified).
• Skilled‑worker draw held in May 2026.

Alberta

• 743 candidates selected through the Opportunity Stream in August 2026.
• 200 additional workers approved for nomination in August 2026.
• Invitations issued to workers in agriculture and construction (date not specified).
• Over 1,100 candidates invited to apply for provincial nomination (date not specified).
• Invitations issued to workers in healthcare, manufacturing and agriculture (date not specified).
• 1,500 candidates invited after 16 June 2026.

Saskatchewan

• Processing speed increased for provincial nominations (announcement date not specified).
• Mid‑2026 review of Manitoba PNP and Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program published.
• More than half of the 2026 provincial immigration quota used (announcement date not specified).
• Complete guide to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program released in April 2026.

Manitoba

• Over 2,100 international‑student graduates, skilled workers and francophones invited (date not specified).
• MPs announced work‑permit extensions for provincial nominee candidates (date not specified).
• Invitations issued under the strategic recruitment initiative (June 2026).
• 100 candidates invited in June 2026 (first draw, exact date not specified).
• 100 candidates invited in June 2026 (second listing).
• Largest selection round of the year held in May 2026, inviting over 900 candidates.

Ontario

• 507 candidates invited on 4 August 2026.
• New scoring factors announced for the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream in July 2026.
• New Ontario Workforce Priority Stream launched (date not specified).
• OINP streams and invitation criteria overhauled through immigration regulations (May 2026).

Quebec

• 519 workers invited in October 2026.
• 790 PSTQ candidates invited in September 2026.
• Family‑sponsorship intake opened in July 2026; spousal sponsorship updates released in August 2026.

New Brunswick

• 750 invitations issued for provincial immigration (date not specified).
• Fast‑track PNP streams for 2026 detailed in a guide (date not specified).

Nova Scotia

• PNP draw held in May 2026.

Prince Edward Island

• Over 100 invitations issued to foreign students and workers (May 2026).

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Immigration boost of 54 % announced in September 2026.
• 140 invitations issued in September 2026.
• 208 candidates invited in a September draw.
• Selections announced for a July 2026 draw.
• Additional invitations extended (date not specified).
• 189 candidates invited on 1 May 2026.

Northwest Territories

• Nomination spaces released in August 2026.

Other provincial draws

• Draw #448 on 13 October 2026: 752 ITAs, CRS 772.
• Canada invested $1.2 million to recruit francophone workers in September 2026.
• General PNP draws overview for 2026 published.
• Draw #438 on 31 August 2026: 562 ITAs, CRS 697.
• Draw #431 on 4 August 2026: 507 ITAs, CRS 768.
• Draw #419 on 22 June 2026: 955 ITAs, CRS 730.
• Draw #416 on 25 May 2026: 334 ITAs, CRS 805.
• Draw #415 guide for immigrants (2026).
• GTA workers received invitations to apply for provincial nomination (date not specified).
• Draw #412 on 27 April 2026: 473 ITAs, CRS 795.
• Draw #409 on 13 April 2026: 324 ITAs, CRS 786.

This page provides information only and is not legal advice. Verify all figures with the relevant provincial government or at Canada immigration and citizenship.

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