Ontario, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan 

This week, Ontario, British Columbia (B.C.), and Saskatchewan issued invitations for provincial immigration nominations to eligible candidates.

Across Canada, 11 of the 13 provinces and territories use Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to select skilled immigrants to address local labor market needs. Quebec does not use a PNP due to an agreement with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that grants it greater control over economic immigration.

Provincial Immigration Results from June 8 to June 14:

Ontario

For the first time in nearly two months, Ontario issued invitations through its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on June 11, 2024. Two separate draws took place:

1. Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream

   • Invitations: 124
   • Targeted occupation: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
   • Minimum score: 43

2. Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream

   • Invitations: 120
   • Targeted occupation: Early childhood educators and assistants
   • Minimum score: 65

British Columbia

On June 11, British Columbia conducted a general draw under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP):

• General Draw

  • Invitations: 39
  • Streams: Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker – Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option, International Graduate, International Graduate – EEBC option, Entry Level, and Semi-Skilled
  • Minimum score: 131 (except Entry Level and Semi-Skilled, which required 110)

• Targeted Draw

  • Invitations: 27
  • Occupational categories: Childcare (6 invitations, minimum score 93), Construction (9 invitations, minimum score 93), Healthcare (12 invitations, minimum score 102)

Saskatchewan

On June 13, Saskatchewan held its first provincial immigration draws since March 2024 under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP):

1. Express Entry Stream

   • Invitations: 88
   • Minimum score: 88
   • Requirement: Professional work experience in certain occupations

2. Occupations In-Demand Stream

   • Invitations: 32
   • Minimum score: 88
   • Requirement: Specific professional employment experience

Both draws required candidates to have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) or Canadian education.