Canada Draws Update: 3 Provinces Invited Candidates Under the PNP Program

In the week of April 20-26, Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba held draws for their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), emphasizing the ongoing commitment to attract skilled individuals who can contribute to Canada's diverse economy and communities.

In the week of April 20-26, Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba conducted their draws inviting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

The PNP, operating in every Canadian province and territory except Nunavut and Quebec, facilitates economic immigration, aiming to distribute its benefits across the country.

Canada Immigration News: Highlights of PNP Draws from April 20 to 26

Each of the Canadian provinces tailors their PNP with various streams targeting candidates based on their qualifications, such as international students, those with job offers, or specific occupational experience.

The Canada PR / PNP updates of the week of April 20 are as follows:

Province 1: Ontario

On April 23, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued Expressions of Interest to 209 applicants in the Employer Job Offer - Foreign Worker Stream, to the ones with minimum scores of 53.

This draw primarily targeted candidates with skilled trades occupations, marking the first such draw since January 9 when 630 candidates were invited.

Province 2: British Columbia

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted a small draw on April 23, inviting just about 86 candidates from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including Express Entry BC candidates.

Candidates were picked in five draws targeting specific occupations.

• The most substantial draw targeted 45 candidates specializing in tech occupations, requiring a minimum score of 120.
• The province extended invitations to 19 candidates in healthcare roles, who needed to achieve a minimum score of 95.
• 11 candidates were invited from both the childcare and construction sectors. Those in childcare were required to attain a minimum score of 92, while construction candidates needed to reach 95.
• Lastly, invitations were extended to fewer than 5 candidates in veterinary occupations, who had to achieve a minimum score of 85.

Province 3: Manitoba

On April 24, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draws saw 327 candidates invited.

• 203 candidates from the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, requiring a minimum score of 811, particularly those who completed their postsecondary studies in Manitoba.
• 66 candidates were invited from the International Education stream, with no specified minimum score.
• 58 candidates were invited through the Skilled Worker Overseas stream as part of a strategic recruitment initiative, needing a minimum score of 644 for consideration.

These provincial draws reflect ongoing efforts to attract skilled individuals who can contribute to Canada's diverse economy and communities.

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