Maple News reports that four Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan—held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws this past week, issuing invitations to eligible immigration candidates. These PNP selections, held between September 6 and 13, are part of Canada’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled talent across key sectors to support regional economic development.
Each PNP uses its own unique grid system to evaluate applicants, often awarding points based on professional experience, employment offers, and other criteria. For streams aligned with the federal Express Entry system, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used. It’s important to note that these scores are not uniform across provinces and serve distinct evaluation purposes.
On September 10, British Columbia invited candidates under its Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including those linked to Express Entry. Occupation-focused draws revealed specific score thresholds:
– Childcare: Minimum 83 points (30 invitations)
– Construction: Minimum 89 points (19 invitations)
– Healthcare: Minimum 99 points (18 invitations)
– Tech: Minimum 117 points (84 invitations)
– Veterinary Care: Minimum 80 points (at least 1 invitation issued)
These draws aim to address critical labor shortages in high-demand occupations across the province.
Ontario also conducted PNP draws on the same day, targeting three streams under the Employer Job Offer category. In the International Students stream, 806 candidates with job offers in healthcare or skilled trades received invitations, requiring a minimum score of 67. In the Skilled Trades stream, 15 candidates were invited with similar score and job offer criteria.
While Manitoba and Saskatchewan also held PNP draws in this timeframe, details of these invitations were not disclosed in the latest update.
These PNP invitations reflect Canada’s commitment to region-specific immigration strategies that align with workforce needs. As Canada continues to evolve its immigration policies, provincial programs remain a critical pathway for skilled professionals seeking permanent residency.
For prospective immigrants, staying informed on province-specific criteria and labor market needs can significantly increase the chances of selection.
Maple News will continue to monitor and report on future PNP developments.