The nomination proportion of immigrants in different Provinces

Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia were the most popular destination provinces among applicants for immigration to Canada through Express Entry. Although Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan have been very active in attracting newcomers through the immigration selection system, which was launched last year.

Readers should note that the province of Quebec has a unique immigration system with its own eligibility criteria.

18-4-2016 Provincial Nomination Pir chartSome developed PNP streams, for example those offered by the governments of Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, do not require candidates to have a prior connection to the province in order to make an application. Amusingly, these programs were among the most popular over the course of 2015.

According to 2016 Provincial Nominee cap, which was published last month, the government of Canada has set an admission target of 47,800 for the PNPs, which are expected to continue to have an increasingly role within Express throughout 2016 and beyond.

Knowledge is power, but being positive is too. The more candidates learn about Canada's regions, provinces, economy, and the employment opportunities throughout the country, the more likely it will be that they will be well positioned to immigrate to the country. A big part of that is staying up-to-date on which occupations are in demand and where these jobs may be.

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