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Atlantic Immigration Program (NL delivery) — 1 invitation, 9 Oct 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador

Atlantic Immigration Program (NL delivery)

1 invitation · Oct 9, 2026

 Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) — Expression of Interest model — 130 invitations, 9 Oct 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) — Expression of Interest model

130 invitations · Oct 9, 2026

 “Build” priority framework (construction trades) — 115 invitations, 8 Oct 2026

British Columbia

“Build” priority framework (construction trades)

115 invitations · score 94 · Oct 8, 2026

 “Care” priority framework (health/education/childcare/veterinary) — fewer than 5 invitations, 8 Oct 2026

British Columbia

“Care” priority framework (health/education/childcare/veterinary)

fewer than 5 invitations · score 86 · Oct 8, 2026

 “Care” priority framework (health/education/childcare/veterinary) — 82 invitations, 8 Oct 2026

British Columbia

“Care” priority framework (health/education/childcare/veterinary)

82 invitations · score 76 · Oct 8, 2026

 “Care” priority framework (health/education/childcare/veterinary) — 86 invitations, 8 Oct 2026

British Columbia

“Care” priority framework (health/education/childcare/veterinary)

86 invitations · score 99 · Oct 8, 2026

 MPNP Skilled Worker Stream — strategic recruitment and Francophone selections — 83 invitations, 8 Oct 2026

Manitoba

MPNP Skilled Worker Stream — strategic recruitment and Francophone selections

83 invitations · Oct 8, 2026

 Skilled Worker in Manitoba (SWM) — 211 invitations, 8 Oct 2026

Manitoba

Skilled Worker in Manitoba (SWM)

211 invitations · Oct 8, 2026

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Harvesting labourers — NOC 85101

Harvesting labourers

NOC 85101 · until Oct 13

 Livestock labourers — NOC 85100

Livestock labourers

NOC 85100 · until Oct 13

 Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors — NOC 82030

Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors

NOC 82030 · until Oct 13

 Cooks — NOC 63200

Cooks

NOC 63200 · until Oct 13

 Chefs — NOC 62200

Chefs

NOC 62200 · until Oct 13

 Bakers — NOC 63202

Bakers

NOC 63202 · until Oct 13

 Transport truck drivers — NOC 73300

Transport truck drivers

NOC 73300 · until Oct 13

 Electricians, except industrial and power system — NOC 72200

Electricians, except industrial and power system

NOC 72200 · until Oct 13

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