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PNP provincial allocations reduced for 2025

In force Visa & immigration

Under the reduced 2025 Immigration Levels Plan, provincial PNP allocations were cut approximately 50% from 2024 levels. Individual provinces (Ontario, BC, Alberta in particular) immediately tightened their own PNP invitation criteria in response. Timelines for nomination invitations materially extended.

Who it affects

Prospective Provincial Nominee Program applicants across all provinces.

Sources

Primary: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction