Category: Provinces

Nova Ventures ReportPublished: September 28, 2024 British Columbia and Ontario have announced the latest rounds of provincial nominations through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These nominations are crucial pathways for skilled workers seeking permanent residency in Canada. Both provinces conducted separate draws, targeting candidates with in-demand skills and relevant […]

Nova Scotia’s Premier Tim Houston has voiced strong concerns regarding the federal government’s request to relocate thousands of asylum seekers to the province. As Canada’s biggest provinces—Ontario and Quebec—struggle with an overwhelming number of asylum seekers, Ottawa has turned to smaller provinces like Nova Scotia for relief. However, Houston emphasized […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has launched a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system for its Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) worker streams, marking a significant shift in how candidates can be considered for provincial nomination. Effective September 30, individuals hoping to apply under Alberta’s worker pathway must first submit […]

Maple News reports that the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario have issued new rounds of invitations to skilled immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These targeted draws focus on high-demand sectors and reflect each province’s commitment to addressing labor shortages and boosting economic growth through immigration. […]

In a busy week for Canada’s immigration system, four provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island—issued invitations to immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These nominations were extended to candidates selected based on various factors, including education, employment experience, and professional skills. Here’s a breakdown of […]

This past week, four Canadian provinces – Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and Alberta – extended invitations to candidates through their respective provincial immigration programs. These provincial nomination draws are part of Canada’s ongoing efforts to address labor market needs and demographic challenges through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Notably, each […]

Ontario, Canada’s most popular destination for newcomers, offers several pathways to permanent residency (PR) for temporary residents through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This program is part of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows Ontario to nominate candidates to help address local labor market needs and demographic challenges. […]

In a landmark announcement, the Northwest Territories (NWT) has reached its nomination cap for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for the first time in 2024. On July 22, the territory revealed that it had exceeded its cap of 300 nominations for the Northwest Territory Nominee Program (NTNP), allocated by Immigration, […]

British Columbia and Manitoba have announced the results of their most recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting skilled workers to help fill in-demand roles in their respective provincial labor markets. The PNPs, designed to support economic immigration, target candidates with the skills and experience needed to meet the unique […]

In the first week of August, three Canadian provinces have issued invitations for immigration through their respective programs. British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec have invited skilled candidates to apply, strengthening their commitment to attracting international talent. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)British Columbia invited over 144 candidates to apply for […]

Alberta is addressing a critical shortage in its trades industry with new incentives aimed at skilled immigrants. According to a recent Statistics Canada report, Canada is experiencing a significant decline in its labour force participation due to the retirement of baby boomers, creating an urgent need for workers, particularly in […]

Canada remains committed to bolstering its workforce by attracting skilled healthcare professionals to address ongoing shortages. In addition to the federal government’s efforts, several provinces have introduced financial incentives to lure healthcare workers, ranging from tuition rebates to licensure reimbursements. Below is an overview of the incentives offered by key […]

This week, three Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba—issued provincial nominations to candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These nominations allow selected candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada based on their work experience, skills, and education. Each province’s PNP operates its own scoring system to assess the […]

British Columbia (B.C.), Quebec, and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have conducted new rounds of invitations for their provincial immigration programs between August 17 and 23, 2024. These invitations were issued through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in B.C. and PEI, while Quebec followed its own immigration process. Each province aims to […]

In response to the recent wildfires affecting Alberta, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has temporarily waived work experience requirements for certain applicants. This change, effective from July 19, 2024, to November 30, 2024, is aimed at workers whose employment has been impacted by the fires, allowing them to quickly […]