Three provinces nominate applicants in the latest draws. Ontario has obtained an allocation of 21,500 nominations for its PNP in 2024. This number represents an increase of 5,000 nominated over 2023’s 16,500. 

Ontario’s allocation increase follows last November’s meeting of the Federation of Ministers responsible for Immigration (FMRI), in which immigration ministers from every Canadian territory/ province met with federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller to articulate about how immigration affects their jurisdiction.  

Every province/ territory, except Quebec & Nunavut, obtains an annual allocation of nominations for its PNP from IRCC, although not all provinces make their allocation public. 

In addition, increased allocations this year aren’t unexpected. At the November FMRI meeting, the provinces/ territories called for increased control over provincial nomination & higher allocations. This has been reflected in the number of permanent residents the nation will welcome via the PNP in 2024. According to the Federal Immigration Levels Plan, over 110,000 new permanent residents will immigrate through the PNP, a higher number than the federal Express Entry program. 

At a similar meeting in March 2023, the FMRI endorsed a multi-year level plan for Provincial Nominee Program allocations to enable provinces to better plan local infrastructure that will support the needs of the existing population & newcomers/ immigrants. Ontario hasn’t made any declarations regarding notional allocations for the next two years. 

Provincial Immigration Results: March 29 – April 5 

Three provinces nominate applicants in the latest draws. Here are the results for the same. 

  • British Columbia 

On April 3, British Columbia invited 83 applicants in four draws of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. 

The largest draw was general & invited over 30 applicants from five categories. Skilled Workers, Skilled Workers EEBC Option, & International Graduates required a minimum score of 130. 

International Graduates EEBC Option required a minimum score of 125 & Entry-Level & Semi-Skilled applicants required a minimum score of 107. 

The province also held three targeted draws for Skilled Workers & International Graduates in specific professions. These included 18 applicants in childcare professions & over 25 applicants in healthcare professions with a minimum score of 90. 

The ten applicants who were invited for construction professions required a minimum score of 95. 

  • Alberta 

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program issued 48 invitations to applicants in the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer. 

This is an Express Entry-aligned stream, implying all applicants had a CRS score. For this draw, applicants required a CRS score of 300 or higher to be considered. 

This was the eighth draw for this category/ classification so far this year. 

  • Prince Edward Island 

Three provinces nominate applicants in the latest draws & Prince Edward Island is the last in the list. 

On April 4, PEI issued 66 invitations to Labor & Express Entry applicants working in healthcare, manufacturing, & early childhood education sectors. 

This was the first draw of the month for the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program & the sixth draw this year.