The Canada Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have been a crucial milestone in the nation’s immigration policy over the past six months, attracting a wide range of Skilled Workers, Entrepreneurs, and International Graduates to multiple provinces. These draws have provided significant chances for people looking to relocate to Canada and contribute to its vibrant and diverse economy.

In the initial half of 2023, we’ve observed a substantial increase in the number of invitations being offered to eligible candidates via the PNP draws. Committed to welcoming immigrants and filling labor market gaps, the Canada PNP draws of 2023 have emerged as a crucial channel for candidates to secure permanent residency in Canada.

Below is an overview of the Canada PNP draws conducted in the first half of 2023.

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program

During the first half of 2023, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) conducted 20 draws and issued 1,795 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to qualifying candidates under the Alberta Express Entry stream. The CRS scores in these rounds varied from 301 to 444.

The most recent Alberta Express Entry stream draw took place on June 22, 2023. During this draw, 125 NOIs were issued, and the minimum CRS score was 306.

For a full list of Alberta PNP draws in 2023, click here.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held 31 draws during the first half of 2023, issuing 5,310 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under its Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration streams. The CRS scores in these rounds varied from 55 to 152.

The most recent BC PNP Skills Immigration draw took place on June 27, 2023, and the most recent BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration draw took place on June 20, 2023.

For a complete list of British Columbia PNP draws in 2023, click here.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

During the first half of 2023, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted 14 draws, issuing 7,124 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates under its Skilled Worker in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Worker Overseas streams. The CRS scores in these rounds varied from 602 to 801.

The most recent draws under these streams took place on June 29, 2023.

For a complete list of Manitoba PNP draws in 2023, click here.

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

During the first half of 2023, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) conducted 4 draws and issued 509 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under the New Brunswick Express Entry stream. The most recent New Brunswick Express Entry draw took place in May 2023.

For a full list of New Brunswick PNP draws in 2023, click here.

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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

During the first half of 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted 27 draws and issued 8,107 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under its Employer Job Offer, Masters Graduate, Ph.D. Graduate, and Entrepreneur streams. The CRS scores in these rounds varied from 26 to 178.

For a full list of Ontario PNP draws in 2023, click here.

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program

During the first half of 2023, the Prince Edward Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) conducted 11 draws and issued 1,535 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under its Business Work Permit Entrepreneur and Labor & Express Entry streams. The CRS scores in these rounds varied from 52 to 82.

For a full list of Prince Edward Island PNP draws in 2023, click here.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

During the first half of 2023, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted 6 draws and issued 4,718 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under its Occupation In-demand and Express Entry streams. The CRS scores in these rounds varied from 67 to 84.

For a full list of Saskatchewan PNP draws in 2023, click here.

Quebec Immigration

During the first half of 2023, Quebec conducted 8 draws and issued 7,105 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under its Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) stream. The CRS scores in these rounds varied from 575 to 626.

For a full list of Quebec Immigration draws in 2023, click here.

The first half of 2023 witnessed a total of 121 Canada PNP draws. It’s clear that the Provincial Nominee Program will continue to be a critical factor in Canada’s endeavors to attract and retain skilled individuals globally.

Several provinces have seen considerable increases in the number of issued invitations, reflecting their proactive approach to addressing labor market needs and promoting regional development. The effectiveness of the Provincial Nominee Program draws is a testament to the provinces’ comprehensive selection criteria, which have enabled them to target individuals with particular skills and qualifications for Canada PR.

As we proceed, we are eager to see further developments in the Provincial Nominee Program draws and their impact on Canada’s immigration landscape in the latter half of 2023.