Three Canadian provinces have extended invitations in the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws of 2024. Candidates can review and select the economic immigration opportunities that are best suited to the local labor force and economy, making it easier for them to economically establish within the province. This often leads to a higher rate of retention of newcomers within a province.
Ontario recently expanded the eligibility criteria under the International Graduate stream to include applicants who complete a one-year program at a designated learning institution in the province.
Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026 shows that the country plans to admit 110,000 new permanent residents through the PNP in 2024. This is because immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocates a number of nominations to provinces each year based on factors such as the existing population, infrastructure, labor force needs, and available settlement services.
All provinces and territories in Canada have PNP programs and streams, with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut. Quebec has a separate agreement with the federal government.
Here are the provincial immigration results from January 1-12:
Ontario
Ontario held two Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program draws this week. On January 9, the province held two targeted draws for candidates in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream. Another draw in the same stream invited candidates in skilled trades occupations. Another draw took place on January 11 and invited candidates from the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream.
British Columbia
On January 10, British Columbia invited more than 372 candidates in three streams of the BC PNP. In total, there were five draws.
Manitoba
Manitoba invited 431 candidates from three streams in four separate Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program draws on January 11. Two of the draws were for Skilled Workers in Manitoba. The other two draws invited candidates from the International Education Stream and Skilled Workers Overseas.
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