Five provinces nominated Candidates in the Latest PNP Draws. Recently, Canadian provinces held weekly Provincial Nominee Program draws in which candidates were invited to apply for provincial immigration.

If candidates receive a PNP nomination, their application for permanent residence becomes much stronger when they apply to Immigration Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC).

Provincial Nominee Program: Five provinces nominated Candidates 

Within the PNP, there are multiple pathways that candidates might qualify for based on their traits. For instance, in most Canadian provinces, there are immigration pathways for international student graduates as well as for individuals who have a Canadian job offer.

Each year, provinces are able to choose and nominate a particular number of immigrants for economic immigration. Provinces can do this because provinces and the Canadian immigration department share the immigration responsibility in Canada.

In almost every province, the regional government can decide on the best-suited candidates who can contribute to the local economy and workforce and easily integrate into the province.   

In Canada, almost all provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut partake in the Provincial Nominee Program. The province of Quebec has signed a unique agreement with the Canadian government that gives it complete autonomy over the choice of economic immigrants to the province.

However, the Canadian department, IRCC, still has the power to make the final decision regarding the permanent residency for the candidates whom the Quebec government selects.

Recent Immigration Level Plans and PNPs

Typically, the all-around immigration target for the PNP permanent resident admissions is determined in the yearly Immigration Level Plans.

In 2024, Canada has a target of accepting 110,000 new immigrants via the PNP. In 2025 and 2026, the target is increased to 120,000 newcomers via the same program. 

IRCC further divides these immigration targets among different provinces based on economic needs and population.

Read on to know the PNP results, where five provinces nominated candidates in the draws, targeted streams, and required score for each draw.  

Five Provinces Nominated Candidates: Discover the Latest PNP Results

Discover the latest weekly PNP draw results where five provinces nominated Candidates who can contribute to the local economy and workforce and easily integrate into the province. The nominating provinces include Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and Alberta. 

Ontario

Ontario held its latest weekly PNP draw on December 14. The province targeted the Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities stream under its PNP, which is called the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). 

A total of 2,359 candidates who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score ranging between 473 and 480 received nominations. All candidates had profiles in the Express Entry application pool.

The draw targeted a variety of tech occupations stated as follows:

  • Web designers
  • Computer network technicians
  • User support technicians
  • Software engineers and designers
  • Software developers and programmers
  • Data Scientists
  • Cybersecurity specialists
  • Business system analysts
  • Computer and information systems managers
  • Information systems specialists
  • Database analysts and data administrators
  • Computer systems developers and programmers
  • Information systems testing technicians
  • Web developers and programmers
  • Computer engineers (except designers and software engineers)

British Columbia

British Columbia nominated over 192 candidates in its latest PNP draw. BC held five draws under its BC PNP on December 12 to nominate potential candidates.

In its largest draw, BC did not target a specific occupation and invited 73 individuals from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams. 

To be eligible, candidates needed 116 scores. BC also targeted individuals from the Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled stream, who had a minimum score of 95 scores.

The remaining four draws of British Columbia targeted individuals in particular occupations. The targeted occupations, the number of candidates nominated, and the required score are as follows:

  • 31 candidates in construction occupations with a minimum score of 75
  • 61 Candidates in the Early childhood educators and assistants with a minimum score of 60
  • 27 Candidates in the Healthcare occupations with a minimum score of 60
  • Less than 5 Candidates in the Other priority occupations with a minimum score of 60 

Quebec

Quebec revealed its latest PNP draw result on December 7. The province targeted candidates under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.

A total of 1,187 candidates received nominations to apply for permanent selection in a general draw. This means Quebec did not target any profession or any human capital attributes. Candidates needed a 604 score to be considered in this draw. 

Individuals who acquired an Invitation to apply can first apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate. Then, they can submit their application for permanent residency to IRCC.

Manitoba

Under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), Manitoba conducted three draws on December 14. 

The province sent invitations to 160 candidates who are Skilled Workers in Manitoba. These candidates had finished their heir post-secondary education in Manitoba. To be considered, candidates needed to score a minimum of 774 or higher.

In this category, candidates needed to demonstrate that they or their partner had completed their post-secondary education in the province.

In addition to this, Manitoba also sent invitations to 62 candidates targetting the International Education stream.

The province also held the third draw targetting the Skilled Worker Overseas category, in which 61 candidates received invitations. Candidates needed a minimum score of 714 to be eligible for this draw.

Alberta

Alberta revealed its draw result recently, where 19 Express Entry candidates obtained an invitation to apply. Individuals who meet the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway eligibility requirements with Alberta job offer stream. This stream falls under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. 

Candidates needed a CRS score of 300 and above to receive a nomination under this draw. According to Alberta, the estimated application processing time is three months.