Provincial Nominee British Columbia
A page on canada in our immigration coverage, part of our politics reporting, alongside the 20 reports filed on it so far.
British Columbia PNP issues record 714
British Columbia invited 714 candidates in its September 24, 2026 Provincial Nominee Program draw, the highest number under its 'innovate' objective...
BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration September 2026 draw issues
British Columbia issued 10 entrepreneur immigration invitations on September 22, 2026.
Newfoundland and Labrador invites 62 workers
Newfoundland and Labrador's Office of Immigration issued 62 invitations for provincial immigration on September 18, 2026.
Canada Opens LMIA-Exempt Work Permits for UK Professionals
British professionals in finance, engineering, tech and other fields can now get Canadian work permits without a Labour Market Impact Assessment...
British Columbia invites 429 workers in September 10 BC PNP
British Columbia issued 429 invitations in a targeted Skills Immigration draw on September 10, 2026. The health care category's minimum score fell to...
Manitoba selects 508 graduates and spouses
Manitoba's provincial immigration program invited 793 candidates on September 10, with 508 spots reserved for local graduates and their spouses.
Sweden Deports British Citizen After 24 Years
A British man raised in Sweden since age 10 was deported in January 2026 after failing to secure post-Brexit residence status.
Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on August 27, 2026 for overstaying his visa.
Alberta AAIP Draws Issue 767 Invitations In
Alberta issued 767 invitations for provincial nominations across two draws in mid-August 2026. The Alberta Opportunity Stream accounted for most...
Ontario Workforce Priority Stream awards up
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program's Workforce Priority Stream uses a points system to rank candidates, with language proficiency contributing up...
Manitoba PNP Draw Targets Trades, Transport
Manitoba invited 741 candidates for provincial nomination on August 27, with a heavy focus on skilled trades and transportation workers.
BC PNP Issues 16 Entrepreneur Invitations
British Columbia awarded 16 provincial nomination invitations in its August 25, 2026 Entrepreneur Immigration draw, with 11 for the Base category and...
NLPNP Issues 122 ITAs on Aug 18
Newfoundland and Labrador announced 122 Invitations to Apply under its Provincial Nominee Program on August 18, 2026, with no selections made under...
UK Immigration Detains Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal Over Alleged Work Permit Breach
British immigration authorities have detained Indian criminal defense lawyer Vijay Aggarwal over allegations of performing unauthorized legal work...
Pilots Union Warns of Silent Mechanical Defect Causing A320 Family Uncommanded Engine Shutdowns
A British pilots’ union has warned that a silent mechanical defect in certain Airbus cockpit fire-switch panels can cause an uncommanded engine...
Alberta Issues Invitations to Candidates in Healthcare, Agriculture, and Tech Occupations
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination in various in-demand sectors.
British Columbia Extends Registration Deadline for Time-Limited Permanent Residence Pathway
The province of British Columbia has extended the registration deadline for its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative, a pathway to...
Canada Invites Provincial Nominees to Apply for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system, targeting candidates...
Manitoba Issues 53 New Invitations for Skilled Workers Under Targeted Recruitment
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program released 53 invitations on August 13, focusing on candidates recruited through specific initiatives, bringing...
Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 208 Candidates in Provincial Immigration Draw
The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has held its 10th draw of the year, issuing 208 invitations for provincial immigration.