Prince Edward Island Holds Major PNP Draw

Prince Edward Island (PEI) continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to attracting skilled talent through its Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). The province recently conducted one of its largest immigration draws of 2025, extending invitations to skilled professionals and international graduates already contributing to the province’s workforce.

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PEI PNP Draw Summary – October 17, 2025

• Draw date: October 17, 2025
  
• Program: Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
  
• Streams involved:
  
  • Labor Impact Category
    
  • Express Entry Category
    
• Total Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued: 160
  
• Ranking: Second-largest draw of 2025
  
• Cumulative ITAs in 2025 (as of Oct 26): 1,081
  
• Targeted candidates:
  
  • Individuals already living and working in PEI
    
  • Skilled workers in priority sectors
    
  • International graduates from:
    
    • University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)
      
    • Holland College
      
    • Collège de l’Île
      
• Priority sectors for 2025:
  
  • Healthcare
    
  • Trades
    
  • Manufacturing
    
• Selection focus: Candidates contributing to PEI’s economic growth and filling skill shortages
  
• Lower priority sectors: Sales and service occupations
  
• Selection method: Expression of Interest (EOI) system
  
• Eligibility factors considered:
  
  • Language proficiency (English/French)
    
  • Education and field of study
    
  • Work experience and job offers
    
  • Alignment with PEI’s labour market needs
    
  • Canadian or PEI work/study experience

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Who Was Targeted in the Draw

The draw primarily targeted:

• Skilled workers currently employed in high-demand occupations, and
  
• International graduates from recognized post-secondary institutions in PEI.
  

Candidates from the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College, and Collège de l’Île were given added consideration, recognizing their educational and professional integration into the province’s economy.

According to the provincial government, these selections help address labor shortages in industries vital to PEI’s development, such as healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades.

Year-to-Date Immigration Performance

As of October 26, 2025, PEI has issued a total of 1,081 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through its provincial nomination program. The October draw marks the tenth round conducted this year, continuing the province’s consistent approach to immigration selection and economic growth.

While most invitations in 2025 have been issued under the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams, one earlier draw also included a candidate from the Business Impact – Work Permit Stream, indicating that PEI remains open to entrepreneurial immigrants who can support small business growth across the province.

PEI’s Changing Immigration Priorities

The province’s immigration strategy has evolved in response to changing labour market conditions. Due to a limited number of nomination spaces and a high volume of applications, PEI is focusing its selections on workers who can immediately contribute to critical sectors.

Officials have also clarified that individuals working primarily in sales and service positions may currently face lower chances of selection, as these roles are not among the province’s most urgent economic priorities.

How PEI’s Nominee Selection Works

PEI operates its immigration streams through an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Candidates interested in permanent residency must first create an online profile outlining their education, work experience, and other credentials.

Once submitted, profiles are ranked in comparison to others in the same stream. The highest-ranking candidates, or those whose skills align most closely with the province’s labour needs, receive Invitations to Apply for provincial nomination.

Key selection factors include:

• Proficiency in English or French
  
• Educational qualifications and where they were obtained
  
• Relevant work experience and job offers in PEI
  
• Alignment with provincial labour priorities
  
• Previous Canadian work or study experience
  

What This Means for Prospective Immigrants

For international graduates and foreign workers already living in Prince Edward Island, the latest draw reinforces the province’s commitment to long-term retention. Those currently contributing to PEI’s economy in skilled roles have an increased likelihood of receiving an invitation under future draws.

As the province continues to balance its immigration targets with real-time labour market data, individuals with skills in healthcare, engineering, and trades remain in especially high demand.

Conclusion

With several months remaining in 2025, PEI is expected to hold additional draws before year-end. These rounds will likely continue prioritising candidates who meet the province’s economic growth and workforce development goals.

Immigrants interested in the PEI PNP are encouraged to keep their EOI profiles updated and monitor draw announcements closely, as eligibility criteria and occupational priorities may shift with evolving provincial needs.