Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba issued notifications of interest to candidates in the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) this week.

Every province and territory in Canada (except Nunavut and Quebec) operates its own PNP. These programs help provincial governments select economic immigrant candidates who will support the local economy and integrate successfully.

The PNP is a pathway to permanent residence and was established in 1998 to help spread the economic benefits of immigration across Canada, rather than just a few urban centres like Toronto or Vancouver.

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All PNPs have multiple streams to attract a wide range of candidates, depending on their eligibility, such as programs for international students, people with job offers in the province or those who have experience in specific occupations.

Provincial Immigration Results April 20 – 26

Ontario

On April 23, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued Expressions of Interest (EOI) to 209 candidates in the Employer Job Offer; Foreign Worker stream. All candidates had a minimum score of at least 53.

The draw targeted candidates in skilled trade occupations. It was the first such draw since Jan. 9, when the province invited 630 candidates.

British Columbia

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a relatively small draw on April 23, inviting approximately 86 candidates from the skilled worker and international graduate streams (including Express Entry BC candidates).

Candidates were invited through five draws targeted at specific occupations. The biggest draw invited 45 candidates with a minimum score of 120 in technical occupations.

The province also invited 19 candidates with a minimum of 95 points in healthcare professions.

Both the childcare and construction occupations had 11 candidates invited. Childcare candidates needed to achieve a minimum of 92 points and construction candidates needed to achieve 95 points.

Finally, less than five candidates with at least 85 points in veterinary professions also received invitations.

Manitoba

The latest Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program (MPNP) draw on April 24 invited 327 candidates.

The province invited candidates from three streams, including 203 candidates in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream who had completed their post-secondary studies in Manitoba. These candidates needed a minimum of 811 points to be considered.

Invitations were also sent to 66 candidates from the International Education stream. No minimum marks limit was stated.

Finally, 58 candidates were invited through the Skilled Worker Overseas stream under the Strategic Recruitment Initiative. These candidates needed a minimum of 644 points to be considered.

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