In addition to Express Entry draws that support Canada’s immigration goals, the country also conducts regular Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, allowing provinces and territories to nominate skilled professionals, allowing them to immigrate and settle in the country as permanent residents of Canada. 

In July 2026, Canada conducted several PNP draws, inviting skilled professionals to address its local labour needs and requirements. Across all 6 provinces, Canada issued approximately 7,100+ provincial nominations in July 2026, highlighting the scale of opportunity available through PNP pathways alongside Express Entry. These draws enable provinces and territories to nominate candidates with skills, qualifications and experience needed to fill critical workforce gaps. Over the years, the country has been facing an acute shortage of professionals across different economic sectors such as healthcare, engineering, IT, construction and education. And to address the increasing demand and support long-term economic growth, regular invitations are being conducted to address its evolving workforce needs. Whether you are a skilled professional from India, provincial PNP programs offer a parallel pathway for Canada PR, as PNP nomination applicants often require comparatively lower CRS requirements than Express Entry and receive nominations through faster processing timelines.

List of PNP Draws in July 2026

Throughout July 2026, Canada conducted multiple Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws across various provinces and territories to address labour shortages and meet evolving workforce demands. Below is a complete list of PNP draws held in the month of July 2026, along with the details of the invitation rounds, streams and number of candidates invited.

1. Alberta Provincial Nominee Program Draw

In the month of July, the Alberta PNP program has conducted a total of 8 PNP draws, inviting a total of approximately 1,258 candidates to immigrate, live, work, and stay in Alberta and later settle as permanent residents. The round of invitations was conducted under the AAIP (Alberta Advantage Immigration Program) and to several in-demand sectors such as healthcare, aviation and tech, tourism and hospital workers. Below is the representation of the number of invitations issued against each category with their minimum scores:

A noteworthy invitation on July 15 invited a significant number of applicants through a minimum score of 53. This 53-point cutoff is one of the lowest minimum scores recorded in an Alberta Opportunity Stream draw in 2026, highlighting Alberta’s effort to reach deeper in the EOI pool, thus creating opportunity for candidates to qualify who may have been previously below the cutoff. With July's 1,258 invitations, Alberta has now issued a total of 10,369 AAIP nominations in 2026, reflecting the province's aggressive pace of skilled worker recruitment.

2. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Draw

With 4 dedicated draws, the British Columbia PNP program issued a total of approximately 985 invitations across various occupational categories. These selections are issued to both Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur Immigration registrants and are organised around certain factors such as economic impact and core objective (care, build) intended to attract highly skilled talent and fill labour market gaps. The representation for the selection rounds with their number of invitations and their selection factors.

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3. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Draw

In the month of July, the Manitoba PNP program, has also conducted three draws, inviting 2,999 invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs). The invitations were issued under the Skilled Worker Stream Pathways:

●    Skilled worker in Manitoba

● Skilled Worker Overseas

A clear bifurcation for the total invitations with their selection factors is as follows:

Note: The July 2 Manitoba round included Employer Services, the Temporary Public Policy (TPP) work permit facilitation, and community-specific streams, which are separate from the standard Skilled Worker Stream draws held on July 16 and July 30.

4. Quebec Provincial Nominee Program Draw

With only 2 draws but a total invitation of 1,024, the Quebec PNP program, also invited a significant number of applicants in the latest round of invitations in the month of July. The invitations were made through Quebec's Ministry of Immigration, Francisation, and Integration (MIFI) under the respective streams of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ).

The selection procedure for both the draws was made from the Arrima pool on the following dates:

Draw on July 3, 2026: June 26, 2026, at 10:53 a.m.

Draw on July 30, 2026: July 27, 2026, at 4:39 p.m.

The province has presented a clear representation of the following draws with their selection factors and total number of invitations issued in the draw.

5. Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program Draw

With a total of 502 invitations and two dedicated draws, the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP program also invited skilled professionals to suffice its labour needs. The province has presented a well-defined presentation for the two draws, which are as follows:

6. Prince Edward Provincial Nominee Program Draw

Last on the list is Prince Edward Island, which issued two dedicated draws in the month of July, inviting 377 applicants to live, work and stay in the province. The invitations for the PEI PNP program, were issued through the Labour Impact and PEI Express Entry pathways, enabling applicants to secure abundant career opportunities in the province.

A clear representation for the draws, highlighting the number of draws and invitations issued, is as follows:

These 6 provinces, providing their dedicated draws inviting a significant number of applicants in July 2026, highlight the country's continued commitment to addressing labour shortage needs across the country and support the country's long-term economic growth. The active invitations throughout the month of July 2026 across the high-demand sectors such as healthcare, IT, construction, agriculture, and skilled trades reflect Canada’s evolving workforce requirements.

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