Canada Increases Provincial Nominee Program Quotas for Four Provinces in 2025

Kritika Pandey

Updated On Sep 17, 2025

Canada Increases Provincial Nominee Program Quotas for Four Provinces in 2025

In a notable development under Canada’s evolving immigration strategy, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has raised the 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) quotas for four key provinces. This recent adjustment indicates the federal government’s earlier cuts to newcomer admission targets and brings positive news for prospective immigrants.

How Immigration Levels Plan Adjustment Started

The federal government’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027 revealed the overall permanent resident admissions to 395,000, which marks a 20% decline from the previous year’s 500,000 target. The PNP, which had previously allocated 110,000 nominations, was cut by half to 55,000. This reduction significantly affected provinces like Ontario and British Columbia, triggering pushback from business and immigration stakeholders.

Increase in Provincial Quotas

Alberta

Due to initial cuts, Alberta, the oil-rich Prairie giant, was among the hardest hit. Here are the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) quota increase and related details:

AAIP 2025 Quota Details	Numbers / Notes
Original 2025 Quota (post-cut)	Approximately 4,875 nominations
Additional Nominations Approved	1,528 nominations
New Total Quota for 2025	6,403 nominations (31% increase)
Nominations Issued to Date	3,749 nominations
Remaining Nomination Spots	1,126 spots
Applications Pending	1,768 applications
Key Sectors Highlighted	Construction, Energy (45,000 job vacancies)
Economic Impact	$2.5 billion annual contribution to Alberta GDP
Family Reunification Priority	Rural Renewal Stream focused on spouses, children
Housing Commitment	10,000 new housing units pledged by 2026
Special Conditions	75% applicants must be residing in Canada

Also Read: IRCC Issues 228 PNP Invitations Under Express Entry in Latest September 2025 Draw

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is well-known for having keen judgment in talent. Here is a quick summary of Saskatchewan’s 2025 SINP quota increase and related details:

SINP 2025 Quota Increase Details	Numbers / Notes
Original 2025 Quota (after 50% cut)	3,625 nominations
Additional Nominations Approved	1,136 nominations
New Total Quota for 2025	4,761 nominations
Sectoral Allocation	25% (284 spots) for capped sectors: trucking, hospitality, food services, retail
75% (897 spots) for uncapped priority sectors: healthcare, agriculture, skilled trades
Federal Mandate	75% of nominees must reside in Canada (temporary residents)
Economic Impact Prediction	Could generate 2,000 indirect jobs; $1.8 billion in exports
Settlement Support	$15,000 per family for housing and language training
Challenges	Rural isolation affects 20% of newcomers

Newfoundland and Labrador

The hike in this province's economy is due to fisheries, offshore oil, and emerging green energy. Here is a brief about the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP quota increase:

NL PNP 2025 Quota Details	Numbers / Notes
Initial 2025 PNP Quota (post-cut)	1,025 nominations
Additional Nominations Approved	1,000 nominations
New Total PNP Quota for 2025	2,025 nominations
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) Slots	500 slots (increase from 475)
Combined Total Nomination Capacity	~2,525 nominations
Priority Streams	International graduates, skilled workers (oil rig engineers)
Economic Impact	$450 million contribution to provincial GDP (2024 data)
Employer-Driven Model	Designated jobs guarantee interviews
Job Offer Requirement	Mandatory 6-month job offers
Settlement Support	$10,000 grants to support newcomer settlement

New Brunswick

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) prioritizes Express Entry and Critical Worker Pilot streams.

NBPNP 2025 Quota Details	Numbers / Notes
Initial 2025 PNP Quota (post-cut)	1,500 nominations
Additional Nominations Approved	1,500 nominations
New Total PNP Quota for 2025	3,000 nominations
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) Allocations	1,250 slots
Total Newcomer Intake Capacity	4,250
Key Priority Streams	Express Entry candidates, Critical Worker Pilot streams
Labour Shortage Sectors	Healthcare, Education, Construction Trades
Refugee Settlement Commitment	Accept 400 asylum claimants over 2 years
Economic Impact	Estimated $600 million GDP lift
Immigrant Contribution	Immigrants drive 20% of new businesses

Also Read: Alberta Invites 1,376 Candidates Across 7 Provincial Immigration Draws in September 2025

The Big Three Provinces, including Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba, have not received any quota increases despite their significant population and economic contributions. Additionally, Ontario quota fell from 21,500 to 10,750, British Columbia’s from 8,000 to 4,000, and Manitoba’s from 9,500 to 4,750. While Ontario and BC have approached the matter cautiously due to political and public sentiment concerns, Manitoba shows potential interest in seeking an increase in Alberta’s example.

As the immigration year proceeds, attention shifts of the 2026 Levels Plan, which is expected to stabilize permanent resident targets at 380,000 and PNP allocations at 60,000. Provinces will be assessed based on newcomer retention rates and post-PR wage growth, with temporary residents encouraged to align with provincial labour market needs.

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