Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the first draw of December. A total of 676 invitations to apply have been issued for the Provincial Nominee Program.
The successful candidates had to score 705 and above to receive the ITA. The Express Entry Draw for PNP has been announced on 2 December under the round of invitations.
Provincial Nominee Program 2 December Draw
- Number of invitations issued: 676
- Rank required to be invited to apply: 676 or above
- Date and time of round: December 02, 2024 at 15:37:54 UTC
- CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 705
- Tie-breaking rule: November 27, 2024 at 18:15:17 UTC
Express Entry Pool as of 2 December: CRS score distribution
| CRS score range | Number of candidates |
| 601-1200 | 738 |
| 501-600 | 18,673 |
| 451-500 | 62,985 |
| 491-500 | 12,316 |
| 481-490 | 11,905 |
| 471-480 | 14,371 |
| 461-470 | 12,521 |
| 451-460 | 11,872 |
| 401-450 | 57,590 |
| 441-450 | 11,219 |
| 431-440 | 12,313 |
| 421-430 | 11,217 |
| 411-420 | 11,602 |
| 401-410 | 11,239 |
| 351-400 | 50,609 |
| 301-350 | 22,280 |
| 0-300 | 5,615 |
| Total | 218,490 |
What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a key component of Canada’s immigration framework, offering individuals a pathway to permanent residency. This program is designed to meet regional labor market needs and demographic goals by allowing provinces and territories to nominate candidates who wish to settle and contribute to their local economies.
Canada’s Provinces and Territories
Canada comprises 10 provinces and three territories, each playing a vital role in the country’s immigration system. These provinces and territories work in collaboration with the federal government to create a dynamic immigration process tailored to their unique economic and social priorities.
The provinces include:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
The northern territories are:
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Yukon
A Diverse Range of Immigration Streams
Currently, the PNP offers approximately 80 unique streams across participating provinces and territories. These streams are designed to address specific needs, such as skilled labor shortages, business investment opportunities, and community-driven initiatives, making the program adaptable and versatile for aspiring immigrants.
Express Entry Round of Invitations in 2024
| Date of issue | Draw Category | Number of ITAs issued | Minimum CRS |
| 27 December | Provincial Nominee Program | 676 | 705 |
| November 20 | Healthcare occupations | 3,000 | 463 |
| November 19 | Canada Experience Class | 400 | 539 |
| November 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 174 | 816 |
| November 13 | Canada Experience Class | 400 | 547 |
| November 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | 812 |
| October 23 | Trade occupations | 1,800 | 433 |
| October 22 | Canada Experience Class | 400 | 539 |
| October 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 648 | 791 |
| October 10 | French language proficiency | 1,000 | 444 |
| October 9 | Canada Experience Class | 500 | 539 |
| 7 October | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,613 | 743 |
| 19 September | Canada Experience Class | 4,000 | 509 |
| 13 September | French Language Proficiency | 1,000 | 446 |
| 09 September | Provincial Nominee Program | 911 | 732 |
| 27 August | Canada Experience Class | 3,300 | 507 |
| 26 August | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,121 | 694 |
| 15 August | French Language Proficiency | 2,000 | 394 |
| 14 August | Canada Experience Class | 3,200 | 509 |
| 13 August | Provincial Nominee Program | 763 | 690 |
| 31 July | Canada Experience Class | 5,000 | 510 |
| 30 July | Provincial Nominee Program | 964 | 686 |
| 18 July | French Language Proficiency | 1,800 | 400 |
| 17 July | Canada Experience Class | 6,300 | 515 |
| 16 July | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,391 | 670 |
| 8 July | French proficiency | 3,200 | 420 |
| 5 July | Health Occupations | 3,750 | 445 |
| 4 July | Trade Occupations | 1,800 | 436 |
| 02 July | Provincial Nominee Program | 920 | 739 |
| 19 June | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,499 | 633 |
| May 31 | Canada Experience Class | 3,000 | 522 |
| May 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 2,985 | 676 |
| April 24 | French language proficiency | 1,400 | 410 |
| April 23 | General | 2,095 | 529 |
| April 11 | STEM occupations | 4,500 | 491 |
| April 10 | General | 1,280 | 549 |
| March 26 | French language proficiency | 1,500 | 388 |
| March 25 | General | 1,980 | 524 |
| March 13 | Transport occupations | 975 | 430 |
| March 12 | General | 2,850 | 525 |
| February 29 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 336 |
| February 28 | General | 1,470 | 534 |
| February 16 | Agriculture and agri-food occupations | 150 | 437 |
| February 14 | Healthcare occupations | 3,500 | 422 |
| February 13 | General | 1,490 | 535 |
| February 1 | French language proficiency | 7,000 | 365 |
| January 31 | General | 730 | 541 |
| January 23 | General | 1,040 | 543 |
| January 10 | General | 1,510 | 546 |