Canada Provincial Nominee Program, PNP Draw Updates
The PNP Draw is a periodic invitation to apply issued to prospective immigrants of Canada, either by the Federal Government through the Express Entry System or the provinces/territory.
The Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a popular way for foreigners to obtain Canadian Permanent Residence. The date for PNP draws varies province to province; the Federal government also issues invitations to apply under express entry draw. Therefore, the invitation round is called PNP Draw or Express Entry Draw.
The information on this page is updated regularly; it includes nomination draw results and PNP eligibility criteria for each province of Canada. It will also help you know the next PNP draws that are likely to occur.
Latest Provincial Nominee Invitation Updates
February 2, 2023:
- BC invited eight entrepreneur candidates to apply for provincial nominee through the BC Entrepreneur stream.
- The federal government issued 1,070 ITAs to PNP candidates. This February 2 PNP invitation is the biggest in recent times. A CRS cut-off mark of 674 was used.
February 1, 2023:
- Quebec announced the results of a January 27 draw which invited 322 candidates PR through the Quebec Skilled Worker program. Cut off mark of 647 points was used, and job offers must be outside the Montreal region.
- Alberta announced the results of a January 18 draw that invited 350 Express Entry candidates with a CRS score cut-off of 346.
- British Columbia invited 126 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through four streams of the BC PNP. This was a BC Tech draw.
January 27, 2023:
- Manitoba invited 315 applicants, including 69 Express Entry candidates, to apply for PR.
- Ontario issued ITA to 1,032 Express Entry candidates through the Skilled Trades stream. This was the first OINP Skilled Trades draw and the largest OINP ever since last year.
January 25, 2023:
- British Columbia issued 289 ITAs to candidates through 4 BC PNP streams.
On January 25, 2023:
- Prince Edward Island invited 121 applicants to apply for PR under the Labour and Express Entry streams. Additional 11 persons were invited through the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur category.
January 25, 2023:
- British Columbia issued 91 invitations for provincial nomination under the BC Tech draw.
- Alberta province released the results of their January 5 draw, in which 250 Express Entry applicants were invited with a CRS cut-off of 327.
What is PNP Draw?
One or more provinces issue invitations every few weeks to apply for their PNP program. These invitations are referred to as “draws.” The provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan all participate in the PNP.
Which provinces invite immigrants via PNP?
The provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan all participate in the PNP. In addition, the three territories of Canada also offer immigration programs: Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon. The Federal government’s invitation process is called Express Entry Draw.
Provincial Nominee Programs, PNP Canada Categories
Province / Territory Stream/program Aligned with EE? Job offer required? Canadian experience required? Canadian education required? Residency in Canada required? For business?
Alberta Express Entry Aligned No No No Yes No
Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway Aligned Yes No No No No
Alberta Opportunity Stream No Yes Yes No Yes No
Alberta International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Alberta Foreign Graduate Start-up Visa No No No No No Yes
Alberta Self-Employed Farmer No No No No No Yes
British Columbia EEBC - Skilled Worker Aligned Yes No No No No
British Columbia EEBC – Healthcare Professional Aligned Yes No No No No
British Columbia EEBC – International Graduate Aligned Yes No Yes Yes No
British Columbia EEBC – International Post-Graduate Aligned No No Yes Yes No
British Columbia Skills Immigration (SI) – Skilled Worker No Yes No No No No
British Columbia SI – Healthcare Professional No Yes No No No No
British Columbia SI – International Graduate No Yes No Yes Yes No
British Columbia SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Aligned Yes Yes No Yes No
British Columbia SI – International Post-Graduate No No No Yes Yes No
British Columbia Entrepreneur No No No No No Yes
British Columbia Entrepreneur Regional Pilot No No No No No Yes
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas: Express Entry Pathway Aligned No No No No No
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas No No No No No No
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas: Human Capital Pathway No No No No No No
Manitoba Skilled Workers in Manitoba No Yes Yes No Yes No
Manitoba Skilled Workers in Manitoba: Work Experience Pathway No Yes Yes No Yes No
Manitoba SWM: Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway No Yes No No No No
Manitoba Career Employment Pathway (International Education Stream)* No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Manitoba Graduate Internship Pathway (International Education Stream) No No No Yes Yes No
Manitoba Student Entrepreneur Pathway (International Education Stream) No No No Yes Yes Yes
Manitoba Business Investor Stream: Entrepreneur No No No No No Yes
Manitoba Business Investor Stream: Farm Investor No No No No No Yes
Manitoba Morden Community-Drive Initiative No No No No No No
New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream Aligned Yes No No No No
New Brunswick Skilled Worker With Employer Support No Yes No No No No
New Brunswick Post-Graduate Entrepreneur No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
New Brunswick Entrepreneur No No No No No Yes
Newfoundland Priority Skills — In-Demand Occupation stream No No No No No No
Newfoundland Priority Skills — Education stream No No No Yes No No
Newfoundland Express Entry Skilled Worker Aligned Yes No No No No
Newfoundland Skilled Worker No Yes No No No No
Newfoundland International Graduate** No Yes No Yes Yes No
Newfoundland International Graduate Entrepreneur No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Newfoundland International Entrepreneur No No No No No Yes
Northwest Territories Express Entry Aligned Yes No No No No
Northwest Territories Skilled Workers No Yes No No No No
Northwest Territories Critical Impact No Yes Yes No Yes No
Northwest Territories Business Stream No No No No No Yes
Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry) Aligned No Yes No Yes No
Nova Scotia Express Entry Labour Market Priorities Aligned No No No No No
Nova Scotia Skilled Worker No Yes No No No No
Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Nova Scotia Entrepreneur No No No No No Yes
Nova Scotia International Graduates In Demand No Yes No Yes Yes No
Nova Scotia Occupations in Demand No Yes No No No No
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities for Physician Aligned Yes No No No No
Nova Scotia Physician No Yes No No No No
Ontario Human Capital Priorities Aligned No No No No No
Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Aligned No No No No No
Ontario Skilled Trades Aligned No Yes No Yes No
Ontario Foreign Worker No Yes No No No No
Ontario International Student No Yes No Yes No No
Ontario In-Demand Skills No Yes Yes No No No
Ontario Masters Graduates No No No Yes Yes No
Ontario PhD Graduates No No No Yes Yes No
Ontario Entrepreneur No No No No No Yes
Ontario Corporate No No No No No Yes
Prince Edward Island Express Entry Aligned No No No No No
Prince Edward Island Skilled Worker outside Canada (Labour Impact) No Yes No No No No
Prince Edward Island Skilled Worker in PEI (Labour Impact) No Yes Yes No Yes No
Prince Edward Island Critical Worker (Labour Impact) No Yes Yes No Yes No
Prince Edward Island International Graduate (Labour Impact) No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Prince Edward Island Business Work Permit Entrepreneur No No No No No Yes
Quebec Quebec Skilled Worker Program No No No No No No
Quebec Quebec Experience Program: Foreign workers No No Yes No Yes No
Quebec Quebec Experience Program: Students & graduates No No No Yes Yes No
Quebec Entrepreneur Program No No No No No Yes
Quebec Self-Employed Program No No No No No Yes
Quebec Investor Program No No No No No Yes
Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker: Express Entry Aligned No No No No No
Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker: Occupations In-Demand No No No No No No
Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer No Yes No No No No
Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Experience: Existing Work Permits & Health Professionals No Yes Yes No Yes No
Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Experience: Students No Yes Yes No Yes No
Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Experience: Hospitality Workers No Yes Yes No Yes No
Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Experience: Long Haul Truck Drivers No Yes Yes No Yes No
Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Experience: Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit No Yes Yes No Yes No
Saskatchewan Entrepreneur No No No No No Yes
Saskatchewan Farm Owner and Operator No No No No No Yes
Saskatchewan International Graduate Entrepreneur No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Saskatchewan Hard-To-Fill Skills Pilot No Yes No No No No
Yukon Express Entry Aligned Yes No No No No
Yukon Skilled Worker No Yes No No No No
Yukon Critical Impact Worker No Yes No No No No
Yukon Business Nominee No No No No No Yes
Alberta PNP Draw
The province of Alberta Provincial Nominee draw takes place regularly. The Alberta PNP program is popular because the province has an economy that is doing well.
British Columbia PNP Draw
The following BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP draw) will likely occur in the coming weeks. This date has yet to be announced. The BC PNP program is popular because of its strong economy and interest in cities in BC. Check back for the result of BC PNP’s latest draw once it is announced.
Manitoba PNP Draw
The next Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program draw will take place in the coming weeks. This date has yet to be announced. The MPNP program is popular because of its strong economy.
New Brunswick PNP Draw
Recently, New Brunswick province issued many invitations to apply for their skilled worker stream and the entrepreneur stream of NBPNP.
Newfoundland & Labrador PNP Draw
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee draw take place regularly. The Alberta PNP program is popular because the province has an economy that is doing well.
Nova Scotia PNP Draw
Nova Scotia issued invitations to apply for candidates in their Entrepreneur and Skilled Worker streams.
Ontario PNP Draw
Ontario is expected to issue many invitations in its upcoming draw. The Ontario program is popular because it offers several streams, including the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream.
Prince Edward Island PNP Draw
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) offers several immigration programs through the provincial nominee program.
Quebec PNP Draw
Quebec issued invitations to apply for candidates in their Entrepreneur and Self-employed Worker streams. The province is expected to issue more invites soon.
Saskatchewan PNP Draw
Saskatchewan has issued an invitation round regularly. In addition, the province has several streams, including the Express Entry Occupation In-Demand Stream.
Northwest Territories PNP Draw
The Northwest Territories (NWT) Provincial Nominee Program offers two immigration programs: the Skilled Worker and Critical Skills streams.
Nunavut PNP Draw
The Nunavut Provincial Nominee Program (NPNP) offers two immigration programs: the Skilled Worker stream and the Business Development stream.
Yukon PNP Draw
The Yukon Provincial Nominee Program offers three streams for immigration to the territory: the Skilled Worker, Self-Employed Farmer, and Business Investor streams.
How to check PNP Draw Results
Was there a PNP draw today? The Canada PNP draw is published on our website. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates about the next Alberta PNP Draw, BC PNP Draw, and other provincial nominee draws this year.
Can you predict the date of the next Express Entry PNP?
Express Entry Canada Provincial Nominee Program PNP Draw takes place regularly. In addition, Canada Immigration draws conducted on a few days in the month, including dates like January 15, February 22, and March 29. Canada immigration draw is conducted to issue invitations for permanent residentship via Canada Express Entry system.
It is hard to predict the date of the next Canada Express Entry PNP draw. However, we can look at past patterns to understand when the next Canada Immigration draw might occur.
How to receive a PNP invitation
To receive an invitation to apply for a PNP, you must first create an Express Entry profile or apply through the particular province you wish to receive an ITA.
You will be entered into the pool of candidates and assessed against eligibility criteria for one or more programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades Program. You will also be invited to apply for a provincial nomination if you are eligible.
In conclusion, the Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has drawn updates to its website, which may interest potential nominees and sponsors. The program provides a way for talented individuals from all provinces and territories to nominate deserving candidates for the position of Member of Parliament. In addition, the PNP is an excellent way to connect with your provincial and territorial counterparts and promote Canadian culture and values.
