On February 20, 2025, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island each held draws through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), offering eligible candidates the opportunity to apply for provincial nominations.

Manitoba (February 14-21, 2025)

On February 20, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held two draws. The first draw targeted the International Education stream, inviting 19 eligible applicants to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates must meet the following criteria to qualify for this stream:

• Hold a Master’s degree or higher;
• Have a Manitoba supporter, who must be a close relative, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and have lived in Manitoba for at least one year.

The second draw was for the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, inviting 22 candidates who indicated they had received a direct invitation from the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative. The lowest score among the invited candidates in this draw was 711.

Details of Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Invitations:

Prince Edward Island (February 14-21, 2025)

On February 20, 2025, the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) held a draw targeting Labour Impact and Express Entry categories. A total of 87 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, primarily to candidates employed in occupations and priority sectors essential to PEI’s economic development. Additionally, candidates who had been living and working in PEI for at least one year were prioritized, as well as international student graduates from specific educational institutions. The eligible institutions included:

• University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)
• Holland College
• Collège de l’Île

Details of Prince Edward Island’s Provincial Nominee Invitations:

Conclusion

These immigration draws highlight the provinces’ demand for highly educated professionals and key labor market candidates in local industries. In the future, more qualified immigration applicants are expected to obtain Canadian immigration status through these Provincial Nominee Programs.