Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its tenth invitation round of 2026 on August 10, issuing 208 invitations through its Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The latest round included candidates selected through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). According to the information provided for this update, 186 invitations...
Alberta’s Advantage Immigration Program received 200 extra provincial nomination spaces from IRCC for 2026, raising its total allocation from 6,403 to 6,603. Most of the increase went to the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Rural Renewal Stream, and priority Express Entry pathways in healthcare and technology, while the Law Enforcement and Entrepreneur streams saw their allocations reduced...
The Northwest Territories (NWT) has increased its 2026 provincial nominee allocation to 300 nominations, giving prospective immigrants another opportunity to pursue permanent residence through the territory. The increase adds 103 nomination spaces to the allocation previously available to the territory. The additional spaces restore the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) to the allocation levels it...
Starting September 1, 2026, Nova Scotia will charge non-refundable application fees under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program: $1,000 for worker streams and $2,000 for the Entrepreneur stream. Submitting an Expression of Interest stays free. Fees apply only once a candidate is selected for assessment, with payment windows ranging from seven days to six months depending...
British Columbia continued its targeted approach to economic immigration on August 6, 2026, issuing invitations across key sectors facing persistent labour shortages. The BC PNP Skills Immigration draws invited candidates working in childcare, healthcare, veterinary care, and construction trades, with minimum score requirements ranging from 72 to 102. The largest share of invitations went to...
Alberta continues to strengthen its position as one of Canada’s most active provincial immigration destinations by issuing new invitations through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). In its latest selection rounds held on July 16 and July 21, 2026, the province invited skilled workers employed in two sectors facing persistent labour shortages agriculture and construction....
On July 30, 2026, Manitoba issued 766 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in Manitoba PNP draw #276, including 605 through occupation-specific selection in manufacturing and utilities, 74 across other in-demand occupations, 17 through the francophone stream, and 70 through strategic recruitment initiatives. Ninety-four of those invited also held valid Express Entry profiles. How Many Candidates Were Invited...
On July 30, 2026, Quebec’s Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) invited 523 candidates across four streams in the 86th Arrima round: 105 under highly qualified and specialized skills, 296 under intermediate and manual skills, 110 under regulated professions, and 12 under exceptional talent. Quebec has now invited 13,763 candidates through Arrima in 2026 alone. What Happened in Quebec’s 86th Arrima Round? ...
Five Northwest Manitoba communities have launched the Northwest Manitoba Immigration Initiative (NWMII) to recruit skilled workers in healthcare, sales, education, construction, and transportation. Successful applicants receive a Community Letter of Endorsement, which supports a nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The first intake closes July 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST, with more intakes...
