Maple News reports that this week, three Canadian provinces—British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec—have issued fresh invitations to immigration candidates through their respective provincial pathways.
British Columbia invited over 144 candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), targeting a range of skilled and semi-skilled workers. A general draw issued 52 invitations across the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled streams. The cutoff scores were 132 for most, and 110 for entry-level applicants.
The province also held four targeted draws focusing on high-demand occupations. A total of 32 childcare professionals with a minimum score of 88 were invited, along with 29 construction workers (minimum score 90), 24 healthcare workers (minimum score 101), and fewer than five veterinary professionals, who were selected with a score of 80 or above.
Meanwhile, Alberta conducted a draw on July 30 under its Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, part of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). In this draw, 54 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300 were invited. This stream is connected to Canada’s Express Entry system, so candidates must already be in the federal pool to be considered. Those nominated by Alberta receive an automatic 600-point boost to their CRS score, virtually guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in future Express Entry rounds.
Quebec, which operates outside of the federal Provincial Nominee Program system via its own immigration agreement with Ottawa, also extended invitations this week. The province has autonomy in selecting all economic immigrants and remains a unique pathway for candidates targeting French-speaking regions of Canada.
These developments reflect Canada’s ongoing commitment to regional immigration strategies that address labor needs in specific sectors, such as healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary services. Provincial immigration options are increasingly pivotal for skilled workers who may not initially meet federal thresholds but can significantly contribute to local economies.
Maple News continues to monitor and report on major provincial immigration updates across Canada as they unfold.