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Immigration
By Stephanie Ford
Posted on May 2, 2024
Updated on June 19, 2024
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We saw a higher than usual number of draws targeting trades in April.
We are interested to see whether there will be an increase in trades draws at the provincial and territorial level. Canada’s federal government has allocated just 5% of Express Entry draws in 2024 to workers in the skilled trades category (more on this below). Yet, there is extremely high demand for trades workers across Canada.
BC’s draws saw steadily rising scores in March and they did not slow down in April.
Let’s review the results from the end of April vs the end of March and February.
Childcare
April 30 – 91
March 26 – 85
February 27 – 65
Construction
April 30 – 93
March 26 – 90
February 27 – 80
Healthcare
April 30 – 100
Veterinary Care
April 30 – 80
As you can see, scores across almost every category (except veterinary care) increased in March and April. We are also seeing smaller and smaller draws in each of these targeted categories, so this may indicate that BC is reaching its targeted levels for these occupations.
After an extremely busy March that saw five draws and 11,1000 invitations, Ontario held just one small draw in April.
Canada’s Federal Express Entry invitations will mostly go towards category-based rounds in 2024, according to an IRCC internal memo. However, despite the reduced volume of invitations going to Federal Skilled Workers, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades programs, we are still seeing general Express Entry rounds every two weeks. So, how is that possible? It’s likely the PNPs that are linked to Express Entry play a role in this trend.
It’s also likely that more candidates who may not receive an Express Entry invitation this year will turn to Provincial Nominee Programs to become permanent residents in Canada. Canada’s PNP has been attracting a higher proportion of economic immigrants in recent years, and the trend towards category-based Express Entry draws will likely result in PNP playing an increasingly important role in Canadian immigration for those falling outside of the categories that Canada is targeting.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program will prioritize assessments of submitted MPNP applications with work permits that have expired or will expire in the next 45 days. MPNP applicants who fall into this category should let the MPNP know by completing the Skilled Worker Webform.
The temporary measures known as the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) ended on March 31, 2024. This means that March 31 was the last day for Ukrainians and their family members to enter Canada under the CUAET measures or apply for temporary residence in Canada under the special measures.
As a result, Canadian provinces that were holding special PNP draws are now announcing the conclusion of those draws. Alberta and Manitoba each announced the end of Ukraine draws in April.
Due to overwhelming demand and a significant backlog of candidates awaiting a decision, Nova Scotia has paused accepting applications from workers in the Accommodation and Food Services sector.
BC has issued a minor procedural update relating to the way it issues invitations that came into effect on April 30, 2024. From this date, candidates who enter the pool on the same day as a draw they’re otherwise eligible for will not be considered for that draw, only future draws. In other words, invitations will only be sent to qualified candidates who have entered the pool before the date of the draw.
Canada’s PNP has a wide range of programs for individuals looking to live and work in Canada. The program contributes a large number of newcomers each year, particularly in recent years. And it’s effective because it allows the provinces to determine their priorities and offer pathways for workers that meet local needs.
Our free immigration quiz can help you to assess your eligibility for Canada’s PNP. Sign up for a free account and take the quiz.
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