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December 16, 2025
CIC News Update
Express Entry, PNP, Trending

IRCC Issues Another PNP-Only Express Entry Draw in December

Canada’s Express Entry system continues to lean heavily on provincial immigration pathways, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducting yet another draw dedicated exclusively to Provincial Nominee Program...

December 15, 2025
CIC News Update
British Columbia, PNP

British Columbia Reopens Skills Immigration Selections with Targeted December Draw

After remaining inactive for several weeks, British Columbia has reactivated its Skills Immigration pathway, issuing a new set of invitations aimed at candidates who align closely with the province’s...

December 15, 2025
CIC News Update
PNP, Quebec, Trending

Quebec Restarts Skilled Worker Selections with Large PSTQ Invitation Round Across Multiple Sectors

After a pause of nearly three months, Quebec has resumed its skilled immigration selections, issuing more than 1,800 invitations for permanent selection under the Programme de sélection des travailleurs...

December 13, 2025
CIC News Update
Ontario, PNP, Trending

Ontario Issues 2,049 OINP Invitations in Back-to-Back Draws After Long Pause

Ontario has restarted provincial nomination activity under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), issuing 2,049 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) over two consecutive days on December 10 and December 11....

December 12, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Prioritises Healthcare Talent in Latest Express Entry Selection Round

Canada has conducted another targeted immigration draw this December, placing a renewed spotlight on applicants with experience in healthcare and social support roles. This focused approach aligns with the...

December 11, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Surprises CEC Candidates With Record-Breaking Express Entry Draw

Canada has delivered one of the most notable Express Entry updates of the year, issuing an unprecedented 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in...

New 2026 Canadian Immigration Streams Launched to Boost Healthcare with More Physicians

December 10, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Rolls Out New 2026 Immigration Pathways to Bring More Doctors Into the Healthcare System

Canada has announced one of its most significant physician-focused immigration updates in recent years. On December 8, 2025, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab introduced a package of measures designed...

Canada Issues Highest Number of Invitations in 2025 PNP Express Entry Draw

December 9, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, PNP

Canada Conducts Largest PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw of 2025

Canada opened in December 2025 with a significant development in its immigration system, releasing its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)–specific Express Entry draw of the year on December 8th....

December Manitoba PNP Draw Issues Invitations for PR Applicants

December 8, 2025
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP

Manitoba Opens December With a Targeted Immigration Boost Through 184 New PNP Invitations

Manitoba has kicked off December by reinforcing its long-standing reliance on employer-driven immigration strategies. In its latest selection round, held on December 5, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program...

December 6, 2025
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP

Manitoba Sets Final Window for PNP Candidates Seeking Special Two-Year Open Work Permits

Manitoba has announced its last call for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates who need provincial support to stay legally employed in the province while awaiting further immigration processing. Individuals...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
789	279	PNP #395
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜

CRS	Province	Invitations
600	Manitoba	862
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