EE & Provincial Draws

PEI invited 181 skilled workers in the 8th PEI PNP draw of this year

On August 20, 2026, Prince Edward Island conducted 2026’s eighth invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). PEI issued 181 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates working in priority sectors based on economic impact in PEI.

The province prioritized candidates with employment offers from PEI-based organizations and international graduates from recognized institutions, including UPEI, Holland College, and College de l'Île. This year, the province invited 1,034 candidates under the PEI PNP.

According to the schedule, the next PEI PNP draw is scheduled for September 17, 2026.

#prince_edward_island, #peipnp, #skilled_workers, #pnp

August 21, 2026

BCPNP conducted new draws under the High Economic Impact pathway

On August 20, 2026, the Government of British Columbia conducted new draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Programs (BCPNP). The province issued invitations to apply to 602 skilled candidates with the potential to create a high economic impact in the province.

The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 337 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $55 per hour and $110,000 per year while working full-time with their supporting BC employer, and another 265 candidates who achieved a minimum score of 132 points.

This year, British Columbia has invited up to 4,961 candidates under the BCPNP.

#british_columbia, #bcpnp, #eebc, #skills_immigration, #pnp, #ece, #healthcare

August 21, 2026

Canada conducted a new Express Entry draw and invited 5,000 Francophone candidates

On August 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the 10th Express Entry draw of the year for French-language proficiency candidates. In round #437, IRCC issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to francophone candidates.

The cut-off score of this draw was 382 points – 9 points fewer than the last draw, and it was the lowest for the category in 2026.

The tie-breaking rule for this round was March 1, 2026, at 18:34:05 UTC. This year, Canada has issued 119,865 ITAs across 49 Express Entry draws, including 50,500 invitations to French-speaking candidates.

#express_entry, #ircc, #ita, #immigration_to_canada, #pr, #francophone_draws

August 20, 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador conducted an NLPNP-only invitation round

On August 18, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador held the 11th round of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing 122 invitations under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP).

This draw was the first NLPNP-only draw of the year. Last year, Newfoundland and Labrador invited a total of 3,376 applicants under the NLPNP and AIP. To date, the province has invited 2,319 candidates in 2026.

#newfoundland_and_labrador, #provincial_nomination_program, #atlantic_immigration_program, #aip, #express_entry, #nlpnp

August 19, 2026