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Provincial Immigration Updates: Newfoundland Boosts Quota, BC Focuses on Entrepreneurs, and Manitoba Prioritizes Graduates

Recent invitation rounds from Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have clearly outlined the distinct priorities and strategic approaches provinces are taking to attract new immigrants.

Newfoundland and Labrador: Bucking the Trend with an Increased Quota

Against a backdrop of federal reductions to economic immigration allocations, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) has taken a proactive approach. Although its initial 2025 PNP allocation was sharply reduced to 1,050 from 2,100 in 2024, the province successfully negotiated an additional 1,000 nomination spots with the federal government, bringing its new total to 2,050. Its allocation for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) remains at 475.

In its latest draw on June 25, NL issued a total of 320 invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the AIP, with 257 and 63 invitations respectively. This was the fourth round of invitations since the province adopted its new Expression of Interest (EOI) system. To date in 2025, NL has issued a cumulative 1,309 provincial immigration invitations. The province currently has 1,216 nomination spaces remaining for its PNP and 261 for the AIP, indicating a substantial capacity for the rest of the year.

Notably, NL has fully transitioned to an EOI system. With the exception of PNP candidates already in Canada, all prospective immigrants must submit an EOI through the online "Immigration Accelerator" portal. Most will require an employer-provided invite code to validate their job offer. EOI profiles are valid for 12 months, and if a candidate receives an Invitation to Apply (ITA), they must submit a full application within 60 days. This change marks the end of the previous direct application system.

British Columbia: A Continued Focus on Entrepreneurs

British Columbia’s (BC) immigration strategy in 2025 has been highly targeted, with an almost exclusive focus on the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) category. In its latest draw on July 8, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued no more than 17 invitations through its EI Base and EI Regional streams.

The breakdown saw 12 invitations issued under the Base stream with a minimum score of 121, and fewer than 5 invitations issued under the Regional stream with a minimum score of 115. This was BC’s fifth entrepreneur-focused draw this year. Apart from a single draw for skilled workers on May 8, all other rounds have been dedicated to entrepreneurs.

BC’s entrepreneur programs offer two pathways for foreign nationals looking to start or acquire a business. The Regional stream requires applicants to establish a new business in a designated rural community and secure a referral from that community. The Base stream is more flexible, allowing applicants to start or buy an existing business anywhere in the province without a community referral. Both streams require the creation of at least one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Manitoba: A Targeted Approach for Graduates and Strategic Recruits

In its draw on July 10, Manitoba (MB) extended invitations to two specific high-value groups. A total of 67 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) were issued, 29 of which went to candidates who also had a valid federal Express Entry profile.

The invitations were distributed through two main streams:

  1. International Education Stream (IES): 40 invitations were issued with no minimum score requirement. All recipients were from the Graduate Internship Pathway, meaning they must have completed a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Manitoba within the last three years, finished an eligible Mitacs or Accelerate internship, and demonstrated a language proficiency of at least CLB 7. This highlights Manitoba's strong intent to retain highly educated talent cultivated within the province.
  2. Skilled Worker Stream (SWS): 27 invitations were issued with a minimum score of 673. A key feature of this draw was that all invited candidates were pre-selected through the province's "Strategic Recruitment Initiatives." These initiatives involve partnerships with employer services, Francophone communities, regional communities, and ethnocultural communities, with the latter accounting for the most invitations (18).

The "Strategic Recruitment Initiative" is a critical tool for Manitoba to help local employers fill in-demand roles with foreign talent. The province also noted that candidates with stronger ties to another province (through previous work or study) may be considered a "retention risk," which could negatively impact their application. This detail serves as an important reminder for applicants to build genuine and strong connections to their target province.

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10/22/2025
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Northwest Territories Restores 2025 Nominee Quota to 2024 Levels, Allowing Up to 300 Nominations
The Government of the Northwest Territories (NWT) has announced that its 2025 Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) allocation has been restored to 2024 levels following federal approval. The total quota will rise to 300, up significantly from 197 earlier this year. Minister of Education, Culture, and Employment Caitlin Cleveland stated that preparations are underway for the next NTNP intake period, which will open additional pathways for skilled workers to obtain provincial nomination. This adjustment makes the NWT the first jurisdiction in 2025 to regain its pre-reduction quota, marking a key milestone in the territory’s ongoing efforts to address critical labor shortages through immigration.
10/21/2025
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10/20/2025
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Ontario Issues 1,680 Invitations Targeting Healthcare, Education, and Regional Development Talent
On October 9, 2025, the Province of Ontario issued a total of 1,680 invitations through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), targeting skilled workers and international graduates. The latest draws spanned multiple Employer Job Offer streams, focusing on candidates in healthcare, early childhood education, and occupations that contribute to small community growth under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative. This series of draws reflects Ontario’s continued effort to strengthen its workforce in essential sectors and attract skilled talent to smaller regional communities across the province.
10/17/2025
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IRCC Issues 2,500 Invitations to Healthcare and Social Services Professionals in Latest Express Entry Draw
On October 15, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates in the Healthcare and Social Services category, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 472 and must have created their Express Entry profile before May 12, 2025, at 11:17 p.m. UTC. This draw marks the fifth healthcare and social services category-based draw of 2025 and is the second-largest of its kind, tying with the August 19 draw and surpassed only by the July 22 draw, which invited 4,000 healthcare professionals.
10/16/2025
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Canada Express Entry Latest Draw: 345 Invitations Issued to Provincial Nominee Program Candidates
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10/14/2025
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Alberta Conducts Three Provincial Nominee Draws in One Week, Issuing 1,324 Invitations
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10/13/2025
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Manitoba Successfully Secures Immigration Allocation Increase, Adding Nearly 1,500 Nomination Spots
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10/11/2025
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10/10/2025
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