Nova Scotia Nominee Program to Prioritize Workers in Healthcare, Trades, and Select Key Sectors in 2026
Nova Scotia has announced new immigration priorities for its Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), confirming that the province will focus nominations on workers in healthcare, skilled trades, and several other high-demand sectors. The update reflects Nova Scotia’s effort to manage limited nomination spaces while targeting occupations facing the most urgent labour shortages.
British Columbia and New Brunswick Expand Work Permit Access for Select Regions in 2026
British Columbia and New Brunswick have joined other provinces in expanding access to work permits for employers in select rural regions through new temporary federal measures under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). These changes are designed to help rural employers address labour shortages by increasing flexibility for hiring foreign workers in low-wage positions.
Ontario Invites Over 900 Master’s and PhD Graduates for Provincial Nomination in Latest OINP Draw
Ontario has issued 918 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to international graduates through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) in its latest provincial immigration draw. The invitations were sent to candidates under the Master’s Graduate Stream and PhD Graduate Stream, giving eligible graduates a direct pathway to Canadian permanent residence.
Newfoundland and Labrador Holds Third Provincial Immigration Selection Round of 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted its third provincial immigration selection round of 2026, continuing an active year of recruitment through regional immigration pathways. The latest draw took place on April 13, 2026, issuing 210 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the province’s two major immigration programs.
Alberta Invites Tech Workers, Rural Immigrants, and Healthcare Candidates in Latest AAIP Draws
Alberta has continued its aggressive immigration strategy in 2026 by issuing new invitations to candidates through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The latest draws targeted technology workers, rural immigrants, and healthcare professionals, showing Alberta’s strong focus on addressing labour shortages in priority sectors.
Express Entry: French-Speaking Candidates Receive Fewer Invitations in Second Consecutive Draw (2026)
Canada has conducted another Express Entry draw targeting French-speaking candidates, but the latest round issued fewer invitations for the second consecutive time. This marks a noticeable shift after earlier draws in 2026 saw record-high invitation numbers for francophone candidates.
Canada Holds Second Express Entry Draw of April 2026 – 324 Invitations Issued
Canada has conducted its second Express Entry draw of April 2026, issuing 324 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This latest round highlights Canada’s continued focus on selecting candidates with strong provincial ties.
Canada Sets New Foreign Credential Recognition Target for 2026–27
Canada has announced a major update to its immigration and workforce integration strategy by setting a new Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) target for 2026–27. The initiative aims to help thousands of internationally trained professionals (ITPs) enter the Canadian labour market faster and more efficiently.
Newfoundland and Labrador Invites Over 240 Candidates in Latest Immigration Draw (2026)
Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted a new round of immigration invitations, issuing over 240 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates through its provincial immigration pathways. The draw reflects the province’s continued effort to attract skilled workers and international talent to support economic growth and address labour shortages.
Canada Introduces Special Measures to Support Temporary Residents Affected by Natural Disasters (2026)
Canada has introduced new temporary immigration measures to support temporary residents impacted by natural disasters within the country, including international students, foreign workers, and visitors. These measures came into effect on April 1, 2026, and will remain in place until November 30, 2028.
