Manitoba targets skilled workers invited under a strategic recruitment initiative in 10th draw of the year

CIC News Manitoba targets skilled workers invited under a strategic recruitment initiative in 10th draw of the year On May 21, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held another selection round targeting candidates directly invited under a strategic recruitment initiative. Invitations were extended to candidates through both pathways of the MPNP’s Skilled Worker Stream. Assess…

Prince Edward Island issues over 100 invitations to foreign students and workers, in fifth draw of the year

CIC News Prince Edward Island issues over 100 invitations to foreign students and workers, in fifth draw of the year On May 21, Prince Edward Island conducted its fifth draw of the year, issuing 114 invitations to candidates working in in-demand occupations and priority sectors within the province. The draw marks the fifth consecutive month…

Alberta invites over 1,000 healthcare, tech, and rural community-bound candidates across four draws

CIC News Alberta invites over 1,000 healthcare, tech, and rural community-bound candidates across four draws Over the course of May 1–May 13, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four selection rounds, inviting more candidates to apply for provincial nomination. A total of 1,051 AAIP candidates received invitations, including health and tech professionals, and individuals…

Proof of Canadian citizenship applicants from abroad face easier completeness check under new rules

CIC News Proof of Canadian citizenship applicants from abroad face easier completeness check under new rules Canadian citizens by descent applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates from abroad now have their applications subject only to a minimal completeness check prior to processing. Under new instructions to officers, proof of citizenship applications from outside Canada…

Newfoundland and Labrador’s second May draw sees over 180+ candidates invited

CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador’s second May draw sees over 180+ candidates invited On May 11, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fifth provincial immigration draw of the year—and the second this month, thus far. A total of 186 candidates were sent an invitation to apply (ITA), through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)…

British Columbia issues more than 430 invitations to apply to high economic impact candidates

CIC News British Columbia issues more than 430 invitations to apply to high economic impact candidates The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP held another Skills Immigration draw on May 14, 2026. Invitations were extended to candidates who met one of two selection factors, centred around wage/salary and TEER 0–3 job offer, and profile registration…

British Columbia targets skilled workers and entrepreneurs in back-to-back draws

CIC News British Columbia targets skilled workers and entrepreneurs in back-to-back draws Between May 5–6, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited more candidates to apply for provincial nomination, through both its Skills Immigration (SI) and Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) categories. The province issued no less than 341 invitations to apply (ITAs) across both categories,…

“We didn’t see this coming”: New Brunswick Archives encourages patience as Americans rush to secure documents needed for Canadian passport

CIC News “We didn’t see this coming”: New Brunswick Archives encourages patience as Americans rush to secure documents needed for Canadian passport The Canadian province of New Brunswick has seen genealogy-related requests quadruple after Canada passed a bill that made millions of Americans eligible for Canadian citizenship. Bill C-3, which took effect on December 15,…

New Brunswick holds multiple draws, issuing invitations to PNP and AIP applicants

CIC News New Brunswick holds multiple draws, issuing invitations to PNP and AIP applicants New Brunswick issued a total of 373 invitations across its immigration programs in a series of selection rounds between April 30 and May 3, 2026. Invitations were issued across three New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) streams as well as through…

Mark Wahlberg, Ellen DeGeneres, and Chloë Sevigny can now get Canadian passports, along with millions of everyday Americans

CIC News Mark Wahlberg, Ellen DeGeneres, and Chloë Sevigny can now get Canadian passports, along with millions of everyday Americans The U.S. is home to many famous Americans who, in late December 2025, became U.S.-Canadian dual citizens when Canada updated its citizenship law. The new law, which removed the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship…