Northwest Territories to Host Info Sessions on Nominee Program Ahead of June 25 Draw

The Government of the Northwest Territories has announced two online information sessions about its Provincial Nominee Program, timed to precede a significant Expression of Interest draw for the Employer Driven Stream later this month. For employers looking to hire internationally and for foreign nationals considering the territorial north as a pathway to permanent residency, the sessions offer direct access to government staff and critical program guidance.

What the Sessions Will Cover

Both sessions will walk attendees through the Northwest Territories Nominee Program – how it works, what the application process looks like, and what the upcoming Expression of Interest draw means for prospective candidates. Government of the Northwest Territories staff will be available to answer questions directly following each presentation.

A Zoom link for each session is available by emailing immigration@gov.nt.ca before the respective registration deadlines. French interpretation will be provided at both sessions, making the information accessible to a broader audience of potential applicants from French-speaking communities across Canada and internationally.

The Tuesday session runs from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. suited to those who are available during standard business hours. The Thursday session, offered in the evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., accommodates working professionals who cannot step away during the day.

The Employer-Driven Stream and the June 25 EOI Draw

The upcoming draw is for the Employer-Driven Stream of the NTNP. This stream is built around a direct relationship between a Northwest Territories employer and a foreign national worker. An employer who has identified a skilled candidate they want to bring north can support that person’s nomination and the territorial government evaluates the case based on the employer’s demonstrated need and the candidate’s qualifications.

This structure makes the Employer Driven Stream particularly valuable in a territory grappling with acute labour shortages across multiple sectors. Healthcare, construction, hospitality, resource industries, and professional services have all seen persistent difficulties recruiting from within Canada. NTNP offers those employers a structured pathway to bring in talent from abroad.

Candidates interested in being considered in the June 25 draw must submit their Expression of Interest by June 22, 2026. The EOI is an initial profile submission a signal of intent that precedes a full application. Candidates selected in the draw then receive an Invitation to Apply, at which point full documentation is required.

Why This Draw Matters Right Now

The Northwest Territories occupies a distinctive position in Canada’s Provincial Nominee landscape. It is a smaller program than those in Ontario or British Columbia, which means the applicant pool is less congested. For qualified candidates, that translates into a more accessible pathway to a territorial nomination and a nomination from any Canadian province or territory adds significant weight to a permanent residency application.

The timing of these information sessions is deliberate and strategic. By holding them on June 16 and 18 just days before the June 22 EOI submission deadline, the territorial government is giving interested parties the maximum possible opportunity to ask informed questions and submit complete, well-prepared profiles before the draw.

Canada Immigration News encourages employers with unfilled roles in skilled occupations to attend these sessions and explore whether the Employer Driven Stream aligns with their hiring needs. For foreign nationals already in Canada on work permits and considering a northern option, this represents one of the more accessible near-term pathways to permanent residency.

Frequently Asked Questions