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Provincial Nomination Pathway Updates: Manitoba and Alberta Issue Invitations
Two Canadian provinces have recently invited skilled workers to apply for provincial nominations, offering pathways to permanent residency through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Manitoba PNP Invitations
Manitoba issued invitations to candidates under its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams between February 28 and March 7.
On March 6, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted two draws:
- Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream: 98 candidates were invited, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 861 points.
- Skilled Worker Overseas Stream: 13 candidates received invitations, with the lowest score being 724. This draw focused on candidates invited directly through a strategic recruitment initiative.
In total, 111 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued, including 27 for candidates with a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code.
Alberta Immigration Draws
Alberta held multiple draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) from February 7 to March 7, targeting candidates across various sectors. Here’s a summary of the draws:
| Draw Date | Worker Stream | Number of Invitations Issued | Minimum Score of Invited Candidates |
| February 7 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 20 | 64 |
| February 12 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 63 | 67 |
| February 14 | Alberta Opportunity Stream – Construction | 88 | 61 |
| February 18 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 32 | 47 |
| February 19 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry | 9 | 51 |
| February 27 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 22 | 45 |
| February 28 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry | 9 | 49 |
| March 5 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway | 4 | 48 |
These draws were conducted through various streams, including the Alberta Express Entry Stream, Alberta Opportunity Stream, and the Dedicated Health Care Pathway. The Dedicated Health Care Pathway provides two options: an enhanced stream aligned with Express Entry and a non-Express Entry intake for those meeting all other eligibility criteria.
This consistent flow of invitations highlights Canada’s commitment to addressing labor shortages across essential sectors and supporting provincial workforce needs through strategic immigration initiatives.