Canada Invites 6,000 CEC Candidates in Major Express Entry Draw Canada’s Express Entry system has delivered another significant round of invitations, this time focusing on candidates with Canadian work experience. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a program-specific draw on February 17, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under...
PNP Express Entry Draw – February 16 Canada’s Express Entry system continues to prioritise provincially selected candidates, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted another targeted round of invitations in mid-February. The February 16 draw focused exclusively on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, reinforcing the department’s 2026 approach of...
Manitoba PNP Issues 29 ITAs Under Strategic Recruitment Initiatives in Latest Draw The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has conducted a new draw under its Skilled Worker Stream, issuing 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates on 12th February 2026. The invitations were extended to profiles submitted...
Manitoba Expands Work Permit Support for 16 Skilled Trades Jobs Manitoba has introduced major revisions to its Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP), reshaping how employers can extend work permits for foreign workers already employed in the province. The latest changes remove sector-based restrictions for 16 specific skilled trades occupations, allowing...
New Brunswick Invites Skilled Workers and French Speakers in Latest PNP Draw New Brunswick has taken another strategic step to strengthen its labor market and support population growth by issuing hundreds of provincial nomination invitations in early February 2026. Through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), the province conducted...
Ontario Receives 14,119 Immigration Nominations for 2026 Ontario has officially confirmed its provincial nomination allocation for 2026, revealing a notable increase compared to the previous year. The federal government has granted the province 14,119 nomination spots under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), marking a significant development in Canada’s evolving...
Alberta Issues Over 1,100 Immigration Invitations in First AAIP Selections of 2026 Alberta has launched its 2026 provincial immigration program with a high-volume start, extending 1,169 invitations to skilled workers and professionals through multiple streams of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The selections were carried out over a short...
Canada Launches Historic Express Entry Draw Focused on French Speakers Canada’s Express Entry system made headlines in early February with a landmark selection round that signals a strong shift toward language-based immigration priorities. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has carried out its largest category-based draw to date, reinforcing the...
British Columbia PNP Starts 2026 With 429 Skills Immigration Invitations British Columbia has launched its 2026 provincial immigration activity with a significant Skills Immigration draw, signalling a clear focus on candidates who can deliver strong economic value to the province. In an early-February selection round, the BC Provincial Nominee Program...
Canada Narrows Border Work Permit Access: Who Still Qualifies in 2026? Canada has significantly reshaped how foreign nationals can obtain work permits at its borders, limiting what was once a commonly used option. Applying for a Canadian work permit at a port of entry (POE) is no longer broadly available...