Canada PNP Updates 2025
Welcome to our PNP Tracker 2025! We’re here to help you stay updated on all the latest developments in Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
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August 21: Prince Edward Island invited 132 candidates to their PEI Workforce category. More info here
August 21: Manitoba invited 77 (including 18 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
August 19: British Columbia invited around 15 candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration category. More info here
August 15: Alberta invited 683 candidates in 3 separate draws in August. More info here
August 13: Newfoundland and Labrador invited 180 candidates to apply to the NLPNP. More info here
August 7: Manitoba invited 37 (including 7 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
August 4: Alberta invited 61 candidates in 2 separate draws in July. More info here
July 29: Newfoundland and Labrador invited 100 candidates to apply to the NLPNP. More info here
July 24: Manitoba invited 19 (including 3 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
July 18: Alberta invited 380 candidates in 6 separate draws in July. More info here
July 17: Prince Edward Island invited 39 candidates to their PEI Workforce category. More info here
July 10: Newfoundland and Labrador invited 300 candidates to apply to the NLPNP. More info here
July 10: Manitoba invited 67 (including 29 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
July 9: British Columbia invited around 16 candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration category. More info here
July 9: Newfoundland and Labrador invited 257 candidates to apply to the NLPNP on June 24. More info here
July 4: Alberta invited 133 candidates in 2 separate draws in June. More info here
June 26: Manitoba invited 492 (including 65 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
June 20: Alberta invited around 120 candidates in 5 separate draws in June. More info here
June 19: Prince Edward Island invited 52 candidates to their PEI Workforce and Business categories. More info here
June 19: New Brunswick invited 1,040 candidates under the NB Express Entry and Skilled Worker streams. More info here
June 12: Manitoba invited 36 (including 5 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
June 6: Alberta invited 92 candidates in 4 separate draws in May & June. More info here
June 6: Ontario issued 72 invitations to apply to candidates under the Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills streams. More info here
June 3: Ontario issued 3,719 invitations to apply to candidates under the Foreign Worker, International Student and In-Demand Skills streams. More info here
May 29: Newfoundland and Labrador invited 351 candidates to apply to the NLPNP. More info here
May 29: Manitoba invited 30 (including 5 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
May 28: British Columbia invited 13 candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration category. More info here
May 23: Alberta invited 158 candidates in 2 separate draws in May. More info here
May 15: Manitoba invited 62 (including 8 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
May 15: Prince Edward Island invited 168 candidates to their PEI Workforce category. More info here
May 9: Alberta invited 295 candidates in 6 separate draws in April & May. More info here
May 8: British Columbia invited 94 candidates under the Skills Immigration category. More info here
May 1: Manitoba invited 26 (including 7 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
April 30: Nova Scotia invited 27 candidates under the entrepreneur streams. More info here
April 25: Alberta invited 165 candidates in 4 separate draws in April. More info here
April 17: Prince Edward Island invited 168 candidates to the PEI Workforce category. More info here
April 17: Manitoba invited 27 (including 3 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
April 16: Alberta invited 81 candidates in 3 separate draws in April under the Alberta Express Entry Stream. More info here
April 15: British Columbia invited 5 candidates under the Entrepreneur category. More info here
April 10: New Brunswick invited 577 candidates in their April 7 to 9 draws. More info here
April 3: Manitoba invited 4 candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
March 31: Alberta invited 16 candidates in March 7 draw under the Alberta Opportunity Stream. More info here
March 27: Nova Scotia invited 10 candidates under the entrepreneur streams. More info here.
March 21: Manitoba invited 108 (including 23 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
March 20: Prince Edward Island invited 1247 candidates to their PEI Workforce category. More info here
March 18: British Columbia invited around 12 candidates under the Entrepreneur category. More info here
March 18: Alberta invited 13 candidates in a draw on March 6 and released its 2025 nomination allocation. More info here
March 7: New Brunswick invited 498 candidates in their March 5 & 6 draw. More info here
March 7: Alberta invited 35 candidates in three separate draws between February 27 and March 6. More info here
March 6: Manitoba invited 111 (including 27 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
Feb 20: Manitoba invited 41 (including 7 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
Feb 20: Prince Edward Island invited 87 candidates to their PEI Workforce category. More info here
Feb 7: Alberta invited 308 candidates in three separate draws between February 3 to 6. More info here
Feb 6: Manitoba invited 76 (including 18 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP. More info here
Jan 28: British Columbia invited less than 10 candidates under the Entrepreneur category. More info here
Jan 24: Prince Edward Island invited 22 candidates to their PEI Workforce category. More info here
Jan 23: Manitoba invited 128 (including 22 Express Entry) candidates to apply to the MPNP, under the Skilled Workers Overseas stream. More info here
Jan 15: Ontario issued 4 invitations to apply to candidates under the Foreign Worker stream. More info here
Jan 9: Manitoba invited 197 candidates, including 52 via Express Entry, under Skilled Workers in Manitoba & Overseas streams. More info here
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Canada Immigration News Podcast #87 brings you the latest updates shaping Canada’s immigration landscape. In this episode, we cover Express Entry Draw 360 that targeted French-speaking candidates, the latest draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with a CRS of 800, upcoming 2026 Express Entry categories, and Alberta’s investment in an Early Childhood Educator Bursary. Each of these developments highlights how Canada continues to refine its immigration pathways while responding to workforce needs and community priorities.
Canada Targets French-Speaking Candidates in Express Entry Draw 360
On August 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its third draw of the week, Express Entry Draw 360, focusing on French-speaking candidates. A total of 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 481. This strategy underscores Canada’s commitment to building Francophone communities outside Quebec and strengthening bilingual workforces. French speakers gain not only lower CRS cut-offs but also additional points for bilingualism, giving them a significant advantage compared to other categories.
Provincial Nominee Program Candidates Receive ITAs with CRS 800
The week also saw Canada issue invitations to 192 PNP candidates on August 18, 2025. With a CRS cut-off of 800, this draw highlighted the continued importance of provincial nominations in Express Entry. Candidates nominated through provincial programs benefit from an automatic 600-point boost, making their profiles highly competitive. As Canada balances program-specific and category-based draws, PNP candidates remain central to meeting regional labour market demands and filling skill shortages across the provinces.
New 2026 Express Entry Categories Announced
Looking ahead, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has revealed that new categories will be added to Express Entry in 2026. In addition to the current six categories, which include healthcare, STEM, trades, agriculture, education, and French-language proficiency, three more will be introduced: Leadership and Senior Management, Researchers and Scientists, and Highly Skilled Military Recruits. These updates demonstrate Canada’s forward-thinking approach to aligning immigration intake with future economic needs. Skilled professionals in these new categories will have greater opportunities to secure permanent residency through a more targeted selection process.
Alberta Expands Early Childhood Educator Bursary
Immigration and education are closely connected, and Alberta is addressing a critical workforce need by investing $3.3 million into its Early Childhood Educator Bursary program. This initiative provides $10,000 in tuition support for 300 students over the next three years, helping them complete certificate programs and enter licensed child-care centres. Alberta continues to face staffing shortages in early learning, and this bursary aims to remove financial barriers while encouraging more people to pursue careers in child care. For international students and newcomers considering careers in early childhood education, this investment highlights new pathways into meaningful employment in Canada.
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