The 2025 BC PNP annual report shows how a sharp nomination allocation reduction transformed provincial immigration selection. Despite beginning with only 4,000 spaces and an inventory of about 5,200 applications, the program ultimately received 6,214 nominations and redirected limited capacity
Manitoba’s new Workforce Transition Bridge Temporary Public Policy gives eligible workers who received support letters in 2024 or 2025 additional time to maintain work authorization while awaiting possible MPNP nomination. Up to 2,700 support letters may be issued, with strict
The updated BC PNP Skills Immigration Guide, effective May 28, 2026, introduces a one-time Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support initiative for eligible B.C. health authority cleaning and security workers, with registration open from June 15 to August 31, 2026.
Saskatchewan’s 2026 SINP cap is reduced to 4,761 nominations, with priority sectors receiving at least 50 percent of spaces and capped sectors facing strict intake windows. New $500 fees and fast quota usage make early planning essential.
British Columbia has updated its Provincial Nominee Program for 2026 to align with the Look West strategy, focusing on Care, Build, and Innovate categories. After facing major quota cuts in 2025, the province has closed its entry-level streams, raised application
On April 22, 2026, the BC PNP and OINP executed major immigration draws. British Columbia strictly prioritized economic impact, demanding a $125,000 salary or a minimum score of 138 points. Meanwhile, Ontario conducted a massive general sweep of its graduate
Ontario issues 759 ITAs targeting the mining sector across three Employer Job Offer streams with scores ranging from 34 to 85.
The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism in Newfoundland and Labrador has released new prioritization criteria for its Expression of Interest system, aiming to improve transparency and target critical labour shortages. The update outlines nine key priority areas, including healthcare, rural
Ontario has launched Canada’s first Occupational Exposure Registry, allowing workers to anonymously log exposure to 11 hazardous substances, download records, and support prevention and future medical assessment.
Introduced on Feb. 19, 2026, proposed legislation would place the EQA designation framework into law, give government inspection and enforcement powers, and ban non designated institutions from recruiting or enrolling study permit students.
New Brunswick introduced new NB PNP intake restrictions effective February 3, 2026, stopping consideration and invitations for many candidates in NAICS 72 and several retail and other occupations across both Express Entry and Skilled Worker streams, with limited exceptions for
BC PNP has increased its processing fees, keeping registration free while raising the application fee from $1,475 to $1,750, and maintaining the request for review fee at $500. 2025 draw details are included as background only.
From January 1, 2026, the Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway applies an updated NOC list and clarified rules on work experience, language, licensing and job offers, changing how new tech and innovation candidates are assessed for provincial nomination in Saskatchewan.
Ontario has announced a bold two-phase redesign of its provincial immigration program, aiming to simplify the OINP and align it more closely with labour market and demographic priorities. Phase one consolidates existing job offer streams into two tracks based on
Ontario has suspended its Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream due to widespread concerns over misrepresentation and fraud. All outstanding applications will be returned with fees refunded. Applicants can explore other OINP streams as alternatives while the program undergoes reform. Experts
