On February 10, 2026, British Columbia held two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP).
The BCPNP issued 13 invitations to candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, which is designed for experienced businessmen seeking to establish a new business or acquire an existing one in British Columbia.
The lowest score of this round was 121 points. In addition, the province invited up to five candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration - Regional Pilot category with a minimum score of just 105 points.
Last year, British Columbia invited up to 132 business candidates through the Entrepreneur draws. So far this year, the province has issued 454 invitations under the BCPNP, with up to 25 of them going to entrepreneurs.
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February 11, 2026
On February 3, 2026, New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).
On February 2, 2026, the province conducted two draws and issued a total of 326 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified candidates.
The new draws were conducted under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream – Employment in New Brunswick (166 ITAs) and NB Strategic Initiative – Francophone priorities pathway (160 invitations).
So far, the province has invited 705 candidates in 2026.
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February 10, 2026
The province of Alberta has commenced its immigration selection cycle for February 2026 with significant momentum. The first Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) draw of the month saw a substantial number of candidates invited to apply for provincial nomination. This critical selection round underscores Alberta’s ongoing commitment to attracting skilled labor and boosting its provincial economy through strategic immigration pathways.
According to official reports, the draw, specifically held under the AAIP streams, resulted in 915 invitations being issued for Permanent Residency (PR). These Invitations to Apply (ITAs) are crucial steps for individuals seeking to settle permanently in Canada’s energy heartland, marking them as eligible candidates for the provincial nomination certificate which greatly strengthens their subsequent federal application for permanent status.
The high volume of invitations issued in this single selection—915 total—signals a robust and continued demand within the province for highly qualified international workers across various sectors. For aspiring immigrants monitoring the Canadian immigration landscape, this initial February draw serves as a positive indicator of Alberta’s nomination capacity and its reliance on sustained economic immigration to fill identified labor market gaps.
This proactive approach to immigration management ensures that Alberta can continue to match the skill sets of qualified newcomers with the specific needs of local industries. As the province focuses on long-term economic diversification and growth, programs like the AAIP remain essential tools in achieving demographic and economic objectives set for the coming years.
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The immigration landscape for aspiring residents of Western Canada saw significant activity recently, as British Columbia announced the results of its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. A total of 429 candidates received invitations to apply for provincial nomination, marking another substantial step in the province’s ongoing efforts to address labor market needs and drive economic growth through skilled immigration.
These periodic draws are a crucial mechanism under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Candidates who successfully receive a provincial nomination are then granted a critical advantage when applying for permanent residency with the federal government. The high volume of invitations—429 in this instance—underscores British Columbia’s commitment to utilizing immigration pathways to bolster key sectors across the region.
For the hundreds of individuals who were selected, this invitation represents the culmination of a rigorous application process and the potential realization of their goal to settle in British Columbia. The consistent frequency and scale of these nomination rounds are carefully managed to ensure the pool of incoming talent aligns with the demographic and economic projections set forth by the provincial government, focusing on highly skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurial talent deemed essential for the province’s future prosperity.
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February 9, 2026