Canada Increases Provincial Immigration Quotas For 2026
Canada increases provincial immigration quotas for 2026.
As announced this year, the number of nominations available for permanent residence through provincial programs has gone up by 31% compared to the numbers set at the beginning of 2025. This increase applies to provinces and territories across the country.
| Province | Nomination Allocation In 2026 | Nomination Allocation Start Of 2025 | Percentage Increase Compared To Last Year |
| Ontario | 14,119 | 10,750 | 31.3 |
| Alberta | 6,403 | 4,875 | 31.3 |
| Manitoba | 6,239 | 4750 | 31.3 |
| British Columbia | 5,254 | 4000 | 31.3 |
| Saskatchewan | 4,761 | 3,625 | 31.3 |
| Yukon | 282 | 215 | 31.1 |
| Northwest Territories | 197 | 150 | 31.3 |
As of March 27, 2026, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, & Prince Edward Island have not yet officially shared their nomination numbers for 2026. However, some of these provinces have already started holding draws this year.
If the same trend continues, the following numbers may be expected:
| Province | 2025 Nomination Allocation (Baseline) | Assumed Increase | Estimated 2026 Allocation |
| New Brunswick | 2,750 | 31% | 3,603 |
| Nova Scotia | 3,150 | 31% | 4,127 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 1,525 | 31% | 1,998 |
| Prince Edward Island | 1,025 | 31% | 1,343 |
What This Means For Newcomers?
The nomination allocation shows how many candidates a province or territory can choose for permanent residence in one year.
When the number of nominations increases, it allows provinces to invite more foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence (PR) through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This creates more opportunities for skilled workers who want to move to Canada.
It is important to understand that a nomination is only one step in the process. When a province selects a candidate, it issues a nomination certificate. After this, the candidate must still apply to the federal government for permanent residence.
Nomination numbers are different from landing targets under Canada’s immigration levels plan. Landing targets refer to the number of people who actually become permanent residents after their applications are approved.
Since permanent residence applications can take several months or even up to two years, the number of people who finally move to Canada may be seen later than the nomination numbers.
Note: In 2025, several provinces received additional nomination spaces later in the year. The numbers shown in the tables above reflect the allocation at the start of 2025, not the final totals for that year.
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