Ontario, BC, Alberta, and Quebec issued latest PNP draw results through their respective provincial immigration programs.
Every Canadian province and territory, with the exception of Nunavut and Quebec, has a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These programs are especially made to pick talented economic immigrants who are most likely to positively impact the local economy, in order to address labor market needs and demographic challenges.
There isn’t a provincial nominee program in Nunavut. Rather, it depends on alternative immigration routes to meet its requirements.
Conversely, Quebec has a different relationship with the federal government. Thanks to this special arrangement, Quebec is able to autonomously administer its own immigration policy and has complete authority over its economic immigration processes. Consequently, Quebec is not a part of the PNP system that other provinces and territories use.
Ontario, BC, Alberta, and Quebec issued latest PNP draw results
Ontario
During the week of July 20–26, 2024, Ontario conducted a Provincial Nominee Program draw through its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, issuing a total of 209 NOIs to candidates in the Express Entry pool under the Human Capital Priorities stream. The draw took place on July 25, 2024, and was aimed primarily at attracting family doctors and general practitioners, classified under NOC code 31102. As well as, to qualify for this draw, candidates needed to have created their Express Entry profiles between July 25, 2023, and July 25, 2024, and must have had a CRS score ranging from 395 to 444. Also, this initiative underscores Ontario’s commitment to addressing labor shortages in its healthcare sector by selecting skilled professionals who can contribute to the province’s healthcare system.
British Columbia
On July 23, 2024, British Columbia held two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. In the first draw, the province issued 35 invitations to apply for immigration through a general draw. Candidates were selected from the following BCPNP streams:
- International Graduate – EEBC option
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
- Skilled Worker – Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option
- International Graduate
- Skilled Worker
To participate in the general draw, candidates had to meet the following minimum score requirements:
Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker – EEBC Option, International Graduate, and International Graduate –
EEBC Option Streams: A minimum score of 134 was required.
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Stream: A minimum score of 110 was needed.
This draw underscores British Columbia’s commitment to attracting a wide range of skilled immigrants to address labor market gaps within the province.
Additionally, British Columbia conducted a targeted draw under the Provincial Nominee Program on July 23, 2024. In this draw, approximately 73 invitations were issued across four specific vocational categories:
- Childcare Occupations: 37 invitations were sent, requiring a minimum score of 91.
- Construction Occupations: 17 invitations were issued, with a minimum score requirement of 92.
- Healthcare Occupations: 19 invitations were given, necessitating a minimum score of 104.
- Veterinary Care Occupations: Fewer than five invitations were distributed, requiring a minimum score of 80.
This targeted draw reflects British Columbia’s strategic approach to addressing labor market shortages by selecting applicants with skills in high-demand industries.
Quebec
Québec has retrospectively released the results of the draw held on June 27, 2024. According to information from the Arrima bank as of June 25, 2024, this draw was conducted on that date.
In the draw, Québec invited 1,528 candidates to apply for permanent selection. To be eligible, candidates needed to meet the following requirements:
- French Language Proficiency: Candidates had to demonstrate oral proficiency in French at level 7 or higher on Québec’s French proficiency scale for adult immigrants (Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français). Alternatively, they could meet this requirement through an equivalent standard.
- Points Requirement: Candidates were required to have a minimum score of 581 points in the selection system.
- Valid Job Offer: Candidates needed a valid job offer located outside the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.
Foreign nationals who received an invitation from Québec can now submit their applications for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).
Alberta
Alberta and Québec are the two Canadian jurisdictions that disclose their provincial immigration draw results retrospectively.
Furthermore, this week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program released the results of the July 2, 2024, draws. Alberta issued 37 NOIs to applicants in the “dedicated healthcare pathway with Alberta job offer” category. To be eligible for these invitations, candidates needed to meet specific criteria:
- CRS Score Requirement: Candidates had to have a CRS score greater than 300.
- Minimum CRS Score: Specifically, a minimum CRS score of 301 was required for all candidates invited in this AAIP draw.
