Ottawa Shifts Key PNP Eligibility Decisions to Provinces and Territories

March 31, 2026 · WOWERI

Canada is delegating authority to provinces and territories to assess Provincial Nominee Program candidates. This change takes effect on March 30, 2026.

Ottawa Shifts Key PNP Eligibility Decisions to Provinces and Territories

As of March 30, 2026, provinces and territories in Canada have been given more authority to assess whether Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates intend to reside in their jurisdiction and can become economically established in Canada. The regulation of the PNP has changed, and provinces and territories will now be responsible for evaluating these factors.

Key Details

• Provinces and territories will assess candidates based on their intention to reside in the province or territory.

• This change takes effect on March 30, 2026.

What This Means for You

If you are considering participating in the PNP, you should familiarize yourself with the new rules and requirements set by the province or territory in which you wish to reside.

Source: cicnews.com