Canada PNP Draws Roundup: September 11, 2026

Canada’s provinces ran a busy first two weeks of September 2026 for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Alberta issued three separate rounds in a single week, Newfoundland and Labrador ran back-to-back PNP invitations, Manitoba issued 793 Letters of Advice to Apply in one draw, British Columbia opened new Entrepreneur invitations, Quebec published a large Arrima round under the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ), and Saskatchewan announced its next capped-sector employer intake for September 14–15. This roundup pulls every verified number directly from provincial government sources — no third-party news aggregation.

Written and reviewed by Dimple Verma, RCIC-IRB (R708308), Director, VG Immigration Services Inc. Last reviewed: September 11, 2026.

Alberta AAIP — 722 invitations across three streams in one week

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued three separate invitation rounds in early September 2026, publishing all results on its official AAIP Processing Information page:

• September 1, 2026 — Alberta Opportunity Stream: 575 invitations, minimum score 56.
• September 3, 2026 — Alberta Express Entry, Accelerated Tech Pathway: 96 invitations, minimum score 60.
• September 9, 2026 — Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry): 51 invitations, minimum score 60.

Alberta’s 2026 IRCC nomination allocation is 6,603. As of September 11, 2026, the province has issued 4,864 nomination certificates, leaving 1,739 available for the remainder of the year.

Newfoundland and Labrador — 273 invitations in three consecutive rounds

The NL Provincial Nominee Program published three invitation rounds in a two-week window on its official Invitations to Apply Updates page:

• August 26, 2026 — Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP): 94 invitations; Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): 46 invitations.
• September 4, 2026 — NLPNP: 97 invitations.
• September 10, 2026 — NLPNP: 36 invitations.

NL has kept a steady weekly cadence throughout 2026, favouring priority-sector candidates and those with in-province work experience. Candidates need an approved Expression of Interest in the NL portal to be eligible.

Quebec PSTQ — 792 invitations under the August 24 draw pool

Québec’s PSTQ 2026 invitations page confirms one large round issued on August 27, 2026, using an Arrima extraction dated August 24. Total across all four streams: approximately 792 invitations, broken down as:

• Stream 1 (Highly qualified and specialized skills): 87 invitations across three exercises — 26 (health & social services, minimum 639), 11 (food-service supervisors and chefs, minimum 710), and 50 (engineering, tech and skilled trades, minimum 694).
• Stream 2 (Intermediate and manual skills): 314 in health-support occupations (minimum 638), 10–15 for cooks and light-duty cleaners (minimum 706), fewer than 5 in construction trades (minimum 695), and 249 in TEER 4/5 occupations (minimum 616).
• Stream 3 (Regulated professions): 109 invitations — 77 in health and education (minimum 639), 25–30 in engineering and skilled trades (minimum 694), fewer than 5 in TEER 4/5.
• Stream 4 (Exceptional talent): 21 invitations — 15 with a partner opinion in a targeted field, 6 with a listed exceptional achievement and doctorate-level education.

All Stream 1–3 candidates must meet Québec’s French language thresholds (oral level 7 and written level 5 for TEER 0/1/2; oral level 5 for TEER 3/4/5) and have completed a recognized Québec diploma or equivalent study program. Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration continues to prioritize occupations in health, education, early childhood, tech, and skilled construction trades.

Manitoba MPNP — 793 Letters of Advice to Apply in Draw #279

Manitoba’s September 10, 2026 Expression of Interest Draw #279 issued 793 Letters of Advice to Apply, with 272 going to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and Job Seeker Validation Code. The draw included:

• Skilled Worker in Manitoba (strategic recruitment initiatives): 41 LAAs.
• Employer Services stream: 17 LAAs.
• Additional selections across Skilled Worker Overseas, International Education Stream (IES) — Graduate Internship Pathway (GIP), Francophone selection, and close-relative selection.

MPNP’s selection notice confirms the previous Draw #275 and earlier rounds continue to consider IES-GIP candidates who completed a master or doctoral degree in Manitoba within the past three years and a Mitacs Elevate or Accelerate internship. Note the June 2026 MPNP program update: IES Career Employment Pathway (CEP) candidates with at least six months of Manitoba work experience are being transitioned into the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway.

British Columbia BC PNP — Entrepreneur, Care, Build and Innovate invitations

WelcomeBC’s official Invitations to Apply log confirms multiple August 2026 rounds:

• August 25, 2026 — Entrepreneur Immigration: 11 invitations in the Base stream (minimum 116) and 5 in the Regional stream (minimum 116).
• August 20, 2026 — Innovate: High Economic Impact: 337 invitations for candidates with a minimum wage of $55/hour and $110,000/year in NOC TEER 0/1/2/3, plus 265 points-based invitations at minimum score 132.
• August 6, 2026 — Care stream: Childcare 183 (min 102); Health 124 (min 84); Education fewer than 5 (min 68); Veterinary Care 6 (min 72) plus 6 for animal health technologists/veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) with valid professional designation.
• August 6, 2026 — Build: Construction Trades: 187 invitations across all priority construction occupations, minimum 88.

BC PNP’s 2026 IRCC nomination allocation is 5,254 as noted in the BC PNP News archive. The Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative closed August 31, 2026 with a cap of 250 nominations. Entrepreneur Base stream requires personal net worth of at least $600,000 CAD; the Regional stream requires $300,000 CAD outside Metro Vancouver.

Saskatchewan SINP — next capped-sector Employer Position Assessment intake September 14–15

The next SINP capped-sector intake takes place on September 14 and 15, 2026, with staggered submission windows by sector confirmed on the official SINP Processing Statistics page. Saskatchewan employers must submit Employer Position Assessments (EPAs) during their designated sector window through OASIS; submissions outside the window will not be accepted. Six capped-sector intakes run in 2026 (January, March, May, July, September, and November).

The SINP 2026 nomination allocation is 4,761. Capped sectors are limited to 25% of the total (1,190 nominations), split among Accommodation & Food Services (15% / 714), Trucking (5% / 238), and Retail Trade (5% / 238). Priority sectors receive 50% (2,381), and post-secondary graduates 750. Candidates in capped sectors may only apply during the final six months of their work permit’s validity — a rule confirmed on the SINP FAQs page.

What this means for candidates and employers

Several themes carry across all six provinces in early September 2026:

• Health and education continue to dominate. Alberta’s Dedicated Health Care Pathway, Quebec’s Stream 3 health & education selections, and BC’s Care stream all invited candidates in health, childcare, and licensed teaching occupations.
• French language remains decisive in Quebec. Every PSTQ stream requires oral French at level 5 or 7 depending on TEER category — no exceptions.
• Employer-driven pathways are widening. Manitoba’s Draw #279 issued 41 LAAs under strategic-recruitment initiatives; Saskatchewan runs sector-controlled employer intake windows; BC’s Entrepreneur streams are open every few weeks.
• Nomination allocations are the ceiling. Alberta has 1,739 spots left of 6,603, BC has 5,254 total, Manitoba continues at high volumes, and Saskatchewan has 4,761 — capacity, not policy, will drive Q4 draw sizes.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if I was invited in the September 10, 2026 MPNP draw?

Log into your Manitoba MPNP account. If you were selected, a Letter of Advice to Apply appears in your profile. You have 60 days from the LAA date to submit a complete application. If you received a Letter of Advice under IES-GIP but cannot demonstrate all pathway criteria (master’s or doctoral degree completed within three years, Mitacs Elevate or Accelerate internship, CLB/NCLC 7), MPNP recommends you consider declining the LAA.

Can I still apply to the Saskatchewan capped-sector intake if my work permit expires in more than six months?

No. The SINP FAQ confirms that capped-sector applicants may only apply during the final six months of work-permit validity. Non-capped priority sectors have continuous open intake and are not subject to this restriction.

Is a BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration invitation a nomination?

No. An invitation lets you submit a full application. Your personal net worth must be verified by a BC PNP-authorized accounting firm before your application is filed. You have up to four months from the date of invitation to submit a complete application through the BC PNP User Portal.

Do Quebec PSTQ minimum scores mean everyone above the threshold is invited?

No. The published minimum score reflects the lowest-ranked candidate invited within that specific exercise (e.g., NOC group, TEER, priority sector). Candidates above the threshold in a different exercise or component are not automatically invited — each exercise has its own eligibility filters, including occupation lists and language levels.

How much of Alberta’s 2026 allocation remains?

As of September 11, 2026, Alberta has issued 4,864 of its 6,603 nomination allocation — leaving 1,739 nominations for the rest of the year according to the AAIP Processing Information page.

Book a Consultation

Provincial draws move quickly and the eligibility rules for each stream carry substantial detail. If you are unsure which PNP fits your profile — or whether your current work permit gives you enough runway to file — Book a Consultation with Dimple Verma, RCIC-IRB (R708308), Director of VG Immigration Services Inc. We work through your NOC, TEER, Express Entry standing, and provincial fit against verified official data before recommending a strategy.