Provincial Nominee Program Update — July 20, 2026

What You Should Do

• -Check your current CRS score at canada.ca/express-entry and compare it to the July 6 PNP cut-off of 708. If you hold a provincial nomination, your score may qualify — create or update your Express Entry profile now to be eligible for the next PNP draw.
• -If you were in an Ontario OINP stream or waiting for an OINP Expression of Interest draw, monitor the official Ontario OINP updates page (ontario.ca/page/2026-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-updates) for the announcement of when the new Ontario Workforce Priority stream EOI system reopens — expected later in summer 2026.
• -If you are considering a PNP pathway outside Ontario, review active provincial draws now: BC PNP held a draw June 30 (minimum score 118 for Base Stream), Manitoba PNP Draw #274 issued 77 LAAs on July 2, and Saskatchewan is running capped-sector intakes. Check each province's official PNP portal directly to confirm current open streams.
• -If you already hold a provincial nomination certificate issued after March 30, 2026, note that your intent to reside and economic establishment were assessed by the province — IRCC will not re-evaluate these. Ensure your nomination certificate is valid and submitted with your federal PR application.
• -New Brunswick applicants: If you are an international student enrolled in an eligible Private Career College program and would not have graduated before the original pilot end date, check the New Brunswick PNP page for eligibility under the extended Private Career College Graduate Pilot (now extended until end of 2027).