On July 10, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador held the eighth round of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 57 invitations.
Of these, 17 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 40 went to applicants through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
Last year, Newfoundland and Labrador invited a total of 3,376 applicants under the NLPNP and AIP. So far, the province has invited 1,544 candidates in 2026.
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July 13, 2026
In a targeted move to bolster the Canadian workforce, authorities have issued 500 invitations to senior managers in the most recent Express Entry draw. This specific category selection highlights the government's ongoing commitment to attracting high-level talent to fill critical leadership roles across the country.
The draw reflects a strategic shift in immigration policy, focusing on candidates who possess significant experience and expertise in management. By prioritizing these individuals, Canada aims to address specific labor market demands that require seasoned professionals capable of guiding teams and organizational operations.
Immigration professionals are closely watching these developments as they indicate a trend toward specialized draws. With over 35 years of experience in the field, experts note that such initiatives are essential for maintaining Canada's competitive edge in the global quest for top-tier management talent.
#ExpressEntry #CanadaImmigration #SeniorManagement #EconomicGrowth #SkilledWorkers #WorkInCanada
July 13, 2026
On July 9, 2026, British Columbia held new invitation rounds under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), targeting four priority occupation categories.
The province invited 91 Early Childhood Educators, 116 candidates in all priority health care occupations, 136 candidates in all priority construction occupations, and fewer than five candidates in priority veterinary care occupations.
The veterinary draw was open to all priority veterinary care occupations, while Animal Health Technologists and Veterinary Technicians (NOC 32104) were required to hold a valid professional designation.
The minimum scores were 108 for childcare, 96 for health care, 97 for construction, and 88 for veterinary care. So far in 2026, British Columbia has invited up to 3,215 candidates through the BCPNP.
#british_columbia, #bcpnp, #eebc, #skills_immigration, #pnp, #ece, #construction_workers, #veterinary_care
July 10, 2026
On July 9, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the seventh Express Entry draw of the year for French-language proficiency candidates. In round #425, IRCC issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates.
The cut-off score of this draw was 420 points – 11 points more than the last draw.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was May 15, 2026, at 08:04:00 UTC. So far this year, Canada has issued 96,601 ITAs across 37 Express Entry draws, including 35,500 invitations to French-speaking candidates.
This represents approximately 36.7% of all invitations issued in 2026.
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July 10, 2026