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).
Whether you’re looking to explore open PNP streams or find the best pathway for your immigration journey, our PNP Live Tracker has got you covered. We’ve made tracking real-time updates easier than ever and discovering the most relevant opportunities to achieve your Canadian immigration dreams in 2025. Stay informed, stay ahead, and let us guide you every step of the way!
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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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Welcome to episode 81 of the Canada Immigration News Podcast, where we deliver the most relevant immigration updates across Canada. In this episode, we cover the latest category-based Express Entry draw for healthcare workers, North Bay Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) updates for 2025, a significant change to the PRRA hearing consent process, and the latest national job vacancy data.
Express Entry Draw #345 targets healthcare workers with a record-high CRS cut-off
On May 2, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #345, inviting 500 candidates under the healthcare category. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-off was 510, the highest ever seen in a healthcare-targeted draw. This was the first healthcare-specific invitation round of the year and signals growing competition in the pool or a tightening of selection criteria. The tie-breaking rule for this round was set at July 21, 2024, 04:31:17 UTC, meaning candidates who met the minimum score and submitted their profiles before that date received invitations.
North Bay announces 2025 priority occupations under RNIP
North Bay, Ontario has updated its Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) community priorities for 2025. The city will now prioritize job offers in healthcare and social services, skilled trades, sales and marketing, business administration, and education including early childhood care. Applicants must meet both federal RNIP eligibility and secure employment with a participating local employer to qualify. The updated list reflects regional labor shortages and North Bay’s commitment to attracting long-term, skilled newcomers to support its economy and communities.
Virtual hearings become the new default for PRRA applicants
As of April 29, 2025, IRCC has revised its policy on Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) hearings by making virtual consent the default. Now, when an applicant submits a PRRA application, it is assumed they consent to a virtual hearing. Previously, applicants were required to submit written consent for remote attendance. This procedural shift aims to speed up scheduling and improve accessibility across the system. Those still seeking an in-person hearing must submit a formal request with justification.
Canada records 528,000 job vacancies as of February 2025
According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, the country had 528,000 job vacancies as of February 2025. While this marks a slight year-over-year decline, demand remains high across sectors such as healthcare, accommodation and food services, and retail trade. Nearly one in five vacancies were in healthcare, which continues to top the list of labor shortages nationwide. The numbers further underscore Canada’s need for targeted immigration to meet labor market demands and maintain economic momentum.
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