Maple News reports that on October 22, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held its latest immigration draw, issuing a total of 100 invitations—marking the smallest number issued in any round so far this year.
The invitations were distributed through two of the province’s key immigration pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Specifically, 55 candidates were invited under the NLPNP, while 45 were selected through the AIP.
While the province did not disclose which specific NLPNP streams were used, data reveals this was the 12th draw the province has held across its immigration programs in 2025. Despite the lower numbers, these draws continue to play a pivotal role in attracting skilled workers and newcomers to meet local labor market needs.
Year-to-date, Newfoundland and Labrador has issued 2,253 invitations via the NLPNP and 793 through the AIP. These figures reflect the province’s growing role in regional immigration despite the lower invitation volume in the most recent draw.
Earlier in the year, the federal government boosted Newfoundland and Labrador’s annual nomination allocation for the NLPNP by 1,000 spots, raising its total to 2,050. For the AIP, the province received 475 nomination spaces. This upswing in provincial quotas illustrates the increasing reliance on Atlantic provinces to support Canada’s broader immigration and population growth goals.
As the demand for skilled talent continues across Newfoundland and Labrador, future draws may adjust in volume and scope based on evolving economic priorities and labor market demand. The province remains a viable pathway for skilled foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency, particularly in sectors where labor shortages persist.
Continued updates from Maple News will track how Newfoundland and Labrador leverages its nomination spaces through the remainder of the year.