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06/17/2026

🍁 New Brunswick Issues 699 Invitations in Back-to-Back Immigration Draws

New Brunswick continues to address labour shortages with another round of immigration invitations, issuing 699 ITAs and application selections across multiple pathways on June 3-4, 2026.

📊 Draw Highlights:
🔹 75 invitations through the Express Entry Stream
🔹 381 invitations through the Skilled Worker Stream
🔹 146 invitations through Strategic Initiative pathways
🔹 97 applications selected under the Atlantic Immigration Program

The province targeted candidates in key sectors including healthcare, construction, education, manufacturing, transportation, sales and services, and professional & IT occupations.

Read the complete news: https://www.cictimes.com/new-brunswick-conducts-consecutive-pnp-draw-in-june-2026

New Brunswick held a consecutive draw on June 3 and June 4, inviting 699 ITAs under the Express-Entry stream, strategic initiative stream, Atlantic immigration program, and skilled worker stream.

06/13/2026

🚨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Manitoba has retired the Career Employment Pathway under the MPNP International Education Stream, ending a direct route to permanent residence for many international graduates.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: https://www.cictimes.com/manitoba-removes-direct-pr-pathway-for-international-student-graduates

Manitoba closes the Career Employment Pathway for international students, effective June 11, 2026. Graduates must now pursue the Skilled Worker in Manitoba route for PR.

06/12/2026

🍁 Newfoundland & Labrador continues welcoming skilled talent

Newfoundland and Labrador has issued 108 new invitations in its latest NLPNP & AIP draw (June 10, 2026)!

📊 Breakdown:
✅ NLPNP: 89
✅ AIP: 19
✅ Total ITAs in 2026 so far: 1,487

This is the 7th draw of the year — NL continues prioritizing skilled workers to meet provincial labour market needs.

📖 Read full news : https://www.cictimes.com/newfoundland-and-labrador-issues-108-invitations-in-latest-nlpnp-and-aip-draw

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP latest draw released on June 10, 2026, inviting 108 skilled candidates for Canada PR, including 89 NLPNP and 19 AIP.

06/11/2026

🚨 Canada Visa Applicants: Check the Latest Processing Times!

Planning to study, work, visit, or immigrate to Canada in 2026? Knowing the latest processing times can help you avoid delays and prepare your application more effectively.

📌 Latest Updates:
🔹 Visitor Visa (India): 28 Days
🔹 Study Permit: Around 4 Weeks
🔹 Work Permit: Around 9 Weeks
🔹 Super Visa: 112+ Days
🔹 Express Entry PR: Around 7 Months

📖 Read the full update: https://www.cictimes.com/latest-canada-visa-and-immigration-processing-times-of-june-2026

Check the latest Canada visa and immigration processing times for June 2026. Get updated timelines for PR, work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and citizenship applications.

06/11/2026

📢 The Quebec government has announced the reopening of the Programme de l'expérience québécoise (PEQ), one of the province's most popular pathways to permanent residence.

✅ New opportunities for eligible candidates
✅ Faster pathway to Quebec permanent residence
✅ Positive development for those planning to settle in Quebec

🔗 Read the full News: https://www.cictimes.com/quebec-announces-reopening-of-peq-immigration-program

06/11/2026

📢 Quebec Announces Reopening of PEQ Immigration Program

Great news for international graduates and temporary foreign workers in Quebec! The Quebec government has announced the reopening of the Programme de l'expérience québécoise (PEQ), one of the province's most popular pathways to permanent residence. The program is set to reopen on July 2, 2026, and will remain available for applications until July 2, 2028.

✅ New opportunities for eligible candidates
✅ Faster pathway to Quebec permanent residence
✅ Positive development for those planning to settle in Quebec

🔗 Read the full News: https://www.cictimes.com/quebec-announces-reopening-of-peq-immigration-program

06/09/2026

🚨 Manitoba PNP Draw Issues 104 Invitations to Skilled Workers

Manitoba continues to welcome skilled talent through its Provincial Nominee Program, issuing 104 invitations to eligible candidates in its latest draw. The province remains focused on addressing labor market needs and attracting qualified professionals who can contribute to its economic growth.

✅ 104 Invitations Issued
✅ Opportunities for Skilled Workers
✅ Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residence
✅ Increased Demand Across Key Occupations

For aspiring immigrants, Manitoba remains one of the most attractive provinces for building a successful future in Canada.

📖 Read the full news on CICTimes:
https://www.cictimes.com/manitoba-pnp-draw-issues-104-invitations-to-skilled-workers

The Manitoba PNP held a latest draw on June 04, 2026, under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas pathways, inviting 104 candidates.

06/09/2026

🚨 Quebec Invites 3,511 Skilled Workers in Latest Immigration Draw!

Quebec continues to strengthen its workforce by inviting 3,511 skilled workers through its latest immigration draw, creating new opportunities for professionals seeking permanent residence in Canada. The province remains focused on attracting talent that can support its growing labor market needs.

✅ 3,511 invitations issued
✅ More opportunities for skilled professionals
✅ Strong demand across key occupations
✅ Pathway to Canadian permanent residence

If you are planning to immigrate to Canada, now is the perfect time to assess your eligibility and prepare your profile for upcoming draws.

📖 Read the full news: https://www.cictimes.com/quebec-invites-3-511-skilled-workers-in-latest-immigration-draw

The Quebec PNP draw held on June 04, 2026, issued 3,511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to skilled candidates, with the lowest point set at 275.

06/09/2026

🚀 Canada Introduces Fast-Track Work Permits for Global AI Professionals

Canada is making a major move to attract top AI talent from around the world. New fast-track work permit measures aim to help skilled AI professionals enter the country more quickly and contribute to Canada’s growing innovation ecosystem.

Key highlights:

☑ Faster processing for eligible AI specialists
☑ Support for employers hiring global tech talent
☑ Boost to Canada’s AI and innovation sectors
☑ New opportunities for professionals seeking careers abroad

Read the full update here: https://www.cictimes.com/canada-introduces-fast-track-work-permits-for-global-ai-professionals

Canada announced a fast-track work permit stream for AI professionals under the Global Talent Stream, tied to the new AI for All national strategy launched June 4, 2026.

06/05/2026

🚨 Alberta PNP Big News! 🇨🇦

Alberta has invited 2,552 skilled candidates through 10 draws in May 2026 under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)!

📊 Key Highlights:
✅ Total ITAs issued: 2,552
✅ Total draws in May: 10
✅ Minimum score: 48
✅ Streams covered: Alberta Opportunity Stream,
Accelerated Tech Pathway, Rural Renewal Stream,
Health Care Pathway & more!

🔥 In 2026 alone, Alberta has already invited 7,806 skilled candidates for Canada PR!

👉 Read More: https://www.cictimes.com/alberta-pnp-invites-2552-skilled-candidates-under-the-aaip

Alberta released PNP draws across different streams in May, 2026, inviting 2552 skilled candidates through 10 draws with a minimum score of 48.