Maple News reports that the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) will reopen for new applications between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time from February 27 to March 6, 2024. The latest intake aims to fulfill the territory’s 2025 immigration allotment, targeting a total of 150 nominations.
The NTNP will process up to 90 fresh applications, along with 60 applications carried over from 2024. If the program receives more applications than it can accommodate, applicants will enter a randomized selection process. Chosen candidates will be notified via email, and applications will be prioritized based on the expiration dates of their current work permits.
To optimize its stream processing and better serve both employers and foreign workers, the Northwest Territories has refined its allocation procedures. The updated method focuses on supporting foreign nationals nearing work permit expiry, recognizing long-term contributions to local employers, and addressing the varied workforce needs across the territory.
The NTNP includes several pathways under the Employer-Driven stream, which requires employers to nominate foreign nationals for Canadian permanent residence. This stream ensures employers can fill persistent labour shortages with qualified international talent and includes the following categories:
– Entry Level/Semi-Skilled Occupations
– Skilled Worker
– NWT Express Entry
The program is not open for direct applications from foreign nationals—the application must come through an employer in the Northwest Territories.
This reopening is part of a broader Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) strategy playing a crucial role in Canada’s regional immigration goals. Provinces and territories like the NWT use nominee programs to address local labour market gaps, attract permanent residents tailored to their economic needs, and enhance community development.
As the Canadian government continues to support decentralized immigration, nominee programs remain key avenues for pathways to permanent residence, especially in less populated regions like the Northwest Territories where skilled workers are in high demand. Maple News will continue to provide timely updates on nominee programs across Canada as 2025 approaches.