The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has officially closed its 2025 intake after receiving enough applications to meet its full federal allocation of 300 nominations. Territorial officials confirmed that the cap set by the Government of Canada has now been reached, prompting the program to stop accepting new applications for the remainder of the year....
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has officially opened its 2026 Expression of Interest intake, offering employers a new opportunity to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residence. The intake opened on January 19, 2026, and will close on January 30, 2026, at 4:30 pm Yukon Standard Time. For 2026, Yukon has received an allocation of 282...
Canada continues to strengthen its provincial immigration pathways, and New Brunswick has started 2026 with focused and well-planned selection rounds. The New Brunswick PNP draws January 2026 highlights the province’s intent to invite candidates who can directly support local labour needs, economic growth and community development. Between January 13 and January 15, 2026, Immigration New...
Manitoba has started 2026 with a targeted immigration selection that reinforces its focus on workforce-driven growth. The Manitoba PNP Draw, officially listed as Expression of Interest Draw number #262, reflects the province’s continued use of strategic recruitment to address labour shortages and regional development priorities. Held on January 15, 2026, this draw invited 55 candidates...
The Yukon Nominee Program allocation for 2026 has been officially confirmed, with the territorial government receiving 282 nomination spaces to support employers facing ongoing labour shortages. According to the announcement, the program will operate through two structured intake periods, giving businesses a clearer and more predictable pathway to hire and retain foreign workers already contributing...
Canada ended 2025 with a labour market that showed stability, resilience, and important signals for job seekers. The Canada employment report December 2025 revealed that overall employment remained steady while wages continued to rise and healthcare hiring gained momentum. Although unemployment increased slightly, the broader picture points to a labour market that is adjusting rather...
British Columbia’s provincial immigration system continues to attract strong interest from skilled workers. As of January 6, 2026, the British C PNP Skills Immigration registration pool recorded 11,210 active registrations, according to the province’s latest update. While no Invitations to Apply were issued in this update, the size and score distribution of the pool provide...
The Express Entry draw #389 held on January 5, 2026, marked the first selection round of the new year, with 574 Invitations to Apply issued to Provincial Nominee Program candidates. Conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, this Express Entry PNP draw recorded a CRS cut-off score of 711, which was 20 points lower than...
Manitoba closed out the year with a strong hiring-focused selection round, as the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Draw December 2025 issued 421 Letters of Advice to Apply under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream. Conducted on December 31, 2025, this final draw of the year highlighted the province’s continued emphasis on candidates already contributing to...
