According to Maple News, Prince Edward Island issued 160 invitations in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on October 17, 2025. All selections were made through the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams, as the province continues to align its immigration efforts with workforce demands and economic priorities.
The draw clearly emphasized PEI’s commitment to filling job vacancies in high-need sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, early childhood education, and information technology. These targeted occupations reflect PEI’s ongoing strategy to attract and retain workers capable of contributing to long-term local growth.
A significant share of invitations went to individuals already working for employers in Prince Edward Island and to recent graduates of local institutions such as the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College, and Collège de l’Île. By focusing on local talent, PEI aims to enhance immigrant retention and strengthen community integration.
The Express Entry stream offers a significant boost to selected candidates, awarding them 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This federal advantage almost guarantees permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system. Likewise, nominees under the Labour Impact stream benefit from a pathway to permanent residence, provided they show an ongoing commitment to living and working in the province.
Notably, no invitations were issued under the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur stream in this round. The pause reflects PEI’s evolving focus on critical labour market needs over entrepreneur immigration. Business invitations were last issued earlier in 2025, with a minimum threshold of 80 points.
So far in 2025, Prince Edward Island has maintained a stable approach by favouring candidates who are already active in its economy and communities. This tactic supports retention and efficient integration, especially important in a province with modest population growth but rising economic opportunities.
PEI’s latest immigration draw showcases how smaller provinces can apply strategic immigration planning to meet both immediate labour shortages and long-term demographic challenges. As part of Atlantic Canada’s ongoing efforts, the province continues to be a model for balancing skilled immigration with regional development needs.
The absence of a required points threshold in this round indicates that the selections were based primarily on occupation type and overall economic alignment, rather than on numerical scoring.
With an eye on sustainability and community stability, PEI is likely to maintain this course throughout the remainder of 2025, helping both its employers and international graduates succeed through targeted immigration.