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Manitoba recently held its largest immigration draw of the year, issuing a significant number of invitations to candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw focused on individuals with skills and experience in specific occupations deemed crucial to the province’s economic needs.
The draw specifically targeted candidates with backgrounds in various fields, indicating Manitoba’s strategic approach to addressing labor market demands. While the exact number of invitations issued wasn't specified, it represents a substantial increase compared to previous draws this year, signaling a proactive effort to attract skilled workers.
Manitoba’s PNP allows the province to nominate qualified individuals for permanent residence in Canada. Candidates are assessed based on factors such as education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability. Those selected through the PNP can then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent resident status.
This latest draw underscores Manitoba’s commitment to immigration as a key driver of economic growth and population development. By targeting specific occupations, the province aims to ensure that newcomers possess the skills and qualifications needed to contribute to the local workforce and fill critical labor shortages.
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April 28, 2026
The Canadian government recently conducted an Express Entry draw on April 27th, issuing 473 Invitations to Apply (IRAs) for Permanent Residence (PR). This latest draw is part of Canada's ongoing efforts to attract skilled workers and entrepreneurs to the country, bolstering its economy and addressing labor shortages.
Express Entry is a points-based system used to select candidates for permanent residence. Applicants are evaluated based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency (English and/or French), and adaptability. The draw results are considered an important indicator of Canada's immigration policy and the demand for skilled labor.
The 473 IRAs issued in this draw represent a significant step forward for eligible applicants. These invitations are typically followed by further processing of applications, with candidates facing a waiting period before their PR applications are fully assessed. The Express Entry system aims to streamline the immigration process and provide a predictable pathway to permanent residence for qualified individuals.
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April 28, 2026
Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws under the International Experience Canada (IEC).
From April 11 to April 24, Canada invited 4,447 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of April 24, 28,471 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting the invitation. In these rounds, there were 530 ITAs for Australia, 8 ITAs for Austria, 60 ITAs for Belgium, 60 ITAs for Chile, 14 ITAs for Costa Rica, 8 ITAs for Croatia, 53 ITAs for the Czech Republic, 21 ITAs for Denmark, 3 ITAs for Estonia, 18 ITAs for Finland, 718 ITAs for France, 276 ITAs for Germany, 15 ITAs for Greece, 12 ITAs for Hong Kong, 2 ITAs for Iceland, 244 ITAs for Ireland, 175 ITAs for Italy, 355 ITAs for Japan, 574 ITAs for Korea, 5 ITAs for Latvia, 12 ITAs for Lithuania, 6 ITAs for Luxembourg, 3 ITAs for the Netherlands, 126 ITAs for New Zealand, 22 ITAs for Norway, 49 ITAs for Poland, 35 ITAs for Portugal, 25 ITAs for Slovakia, 17 ITAs for Slovenia, 59 ITAs for Spain, 22 ITAs for Sweden, 15 ITAs for Switzerland, 70 ITAs for Taiwan, and 835 ITAs for the United Kingdom. In total, Canada invited 67,169 IEC candidates in 2026.
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April 27, 2026
Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws under the International Experience Canada (IEC).
From April 11 to April 24, Canada invited 4,447 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of April 24, 28,471 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting the invitation. In these rounds, there were 530 ITAs for Australia, 8 ITAs for Austria, 60 ITAs for Belgium, 60 ITAs for Chile, 14 ITAs for Costa Rica, 8 ITAs for Croatia, 53 ITAs for the Czech Republic, 21 ITAs for Denmark, 3 ITAs for Estonia, 18 ITAs for Finland, 718 ITAs for France, 276 ITAs for Germany, 15 ITAs for Greece, 12 ITAs for Hong Kong, 2 ITAs for Iceland, 244 ITAs for Ireland, 175 ITAs for Italy, 355 ITAs for Japan, 574 ITAs for Korea, 5 ITAs for Latvia, 12 ITAs for Lithuania, 6 ITAs for Luxembourg, 3 ITAs for the Netherlands, 126 ITAs for New Zealand, 22 ITAs for Norway, 49 ITAs for Poland, 35 ITAs for Portugal, 25 ITAs for Slovakia, 17 ITAs for Slovenia, 59 ITAs for Spain, 22 ITAs for Sweden, 15 ITAs for Switzerland, 70 ITAs for Taiwan, and 835 ITAs for the United Kingdom. In total, Canada invited 67,169 IEC candidates in 2026.
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April 27, 2026
