Here are the details of these new draws.
British Colombia
More than 174 BC immigration candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination.
A total of 147 of these candidates were invited through a general draw. Candidates who received invitations in this draw were from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Entry Level and Semi-Skilled subcategories and needed a minimum provincial score between 77 and 125.
The province also held three separate draws for candidates in targeted occupations. Twenty early childhood educators who may qualify for the Skilled Worker and International Graduate sub-categories were invited. BC also invited seven healthcare professionals who may be eligible for the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, or the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled sub-categories. In both of these draws, candidates needed a minimum provincial score of 70.
In addition, less than five veterinarians and animal health technologists, and veterinary technicians were invited to apply for Skilled Worker and International Graduate sub-category. These candidates also needed scores of at least 70 in order to be invited.
Manitoba
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited 303 candidates to apply on April 21. The invitations were divided across three immigration streams:
- Skilled Workers in Manitoba — 201 invitations with a minimum score of 707;
- Skilled Workers Overseas — 61 invitations with a minimum score of 708; and
- International Education Stream — 41 invitations with no score requirement.
Out of all who were invited to apply, 46 had profiles in the Express Entry system.
Prince Edward Island
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited a total of 141 immigration candidates on April 21.
Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates received the most invitations, with a combined total of 130. 11 invitations went to Business Impact candidates who had provincial scores of at least 62 points. PEI holds about one draw per month and releases its schedule for the year in advance.