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Ontario set to launch new pathways to permanent residence

CIC News Ontario set to launch new pathways to permanent residence Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence through nomination by the Ontario government may soon have new pathways available to them. As a first step, Ontario’s Immigration Minister David Piccini plans to create a new talent stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), which…

British Columbia opens doors to more business owners in latest immigration draw

CIC News British Columbia opens doors to more business owners in latest immigration draw The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has held its largest immigration draw for entrepreneurs yet. The province held immigration selections through both the “Regional and “Base” streams of its entrepreneur immigration program, hoping to welcome new economic opportunities to…

Prince Edward Island holds largest immigration draw of the year

CIC News Prince Edward Island holds largest immigration draw of the year The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has conducted its largest immigration draw of the year, inviting close to 200 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates working in the province were prioritized for invitations, with additional consideration given to French-speaking…

Alberta holds four provincial immigration draws, inviting over 1,100 candidates

CIC News Alberta holds four provincial immigration draws, inviting over 1,100 candidates The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four draws during the last two weeks of October. Over 1,100 candidates were invited, across several streams and initiatives. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of draws (October 23-29) About the streams The Alberta…

Northwest Territories Nominee Program to open third application intake with revised eligibility criteria

CIC News Northwest Territories Nominee Program to open third application intake with revised eligibility criteria The Northwest Territories has added a third application intake window for its Nominee Program, which will open on November 10 at 9 a.m. and close on November 24, 2025. The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) is aiming to process up…

Manitoba PNP invites skilled workers, prioritizing candidates on special work permits

CIC News Manitoba PNP invites skilled workers, prioritizing candidates on special work permits Manitoba has issued 29 invitations to skilled worker candidates through the Skilled Worker Stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)—the majority of which went to candidates already in the province on facilitated work permits. All candidates were invited under the Skilled…

Prince Edward Island PNP invites international graduates in surprise draw

CIC News Prince Edward Island PNP invites international graduates in surprise draw This week, Prince Edward Island held an unplanned draw, breaking with its established draw scheduled to issue invitations to candidates under the Labour and Express Entry stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). Invitations were extended to international graduates…

Alberta conducts five provincial immigration draws, invites candidates across multiple sectors

CIC News Alberta conducts five provincial immigration draws, invites candidates across multiple sectors The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held numerous draws over the course of the last three weeks. Between October 8 to October 21, 2025, a total of 202 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility for enhanced…

PEI holds second largest provincial immigration draw of 2025

CIC News PEI holds second largest provincial immigration draw of 2025 The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial immigration last week through its latest draw. Candidates targeted included those already working in the province in priority occupations and international student graduates from select universities and…

New Brunswick offers lifeline to PR applicants at risk of losing work status

CIC News New Brunswick offers lifeline to PR applicants at risk of losing work status Immigration New Brunswick will provide work permit support for Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) endorsees who are at risk of losing work authorization due to longer processing times. Earlier this week, the province said that it can now issue letters of…