Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
Canada allocated 91,500 provincial nominations in 2026 — a 66% jump from 2025. A provincial nomination adds +600 CRS points in Express Entry, making an invitation to apply nearly guaranteed. Enhanced streams are Express Entry–linked; Base streams are standalone.
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Ontario (OINP) — 2026 Redesign
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Provinces & Territories
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Enhanced vs Base PNP Streams
Enhanced (Express Entry–linked)
- Nomination adds +600 CRS points
- IRCC issues ITA within ~30 days of nomination
- Province selects from Express Entry pool
Base (Standalone)
- Province selects independently
- Nominee then applies directly to IRCC for PR
- Does not require an Express Entry profile
General information, not legal or immigration advice. For advice on your situation, consult a licensed RCIC or immigration lawyer.