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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Manitoba. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.The Province of Manitoba selected potential PNP nominees under Skilled Worker Manitoba on February 26, 2026.Information DATA of this pick:Total selections made in PNP this year: 11237Total remaining PNP quota available: 80263Total remaining MB quota available: 11065Additional Information of this pick:This pick accounted for 0.08 percent of the PNP quota this year.This pick accounted for 0.64 percent of the MB quota this year.Manitoba has conducted its latest Provincial Nominee Program draw, Round 265, with the Lowest CRS/Provincial Score: Not Applicable.You can always access past news from the Province of Manitoba by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/mb/. Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial Pick from the province of Alberta. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.Alberta selected potential PNP nominees under Alberta (Tourism and Hospitality Stream) on February 24, 2026Information DATA of this pick:Total selections made in PNP this year: 11237Total remaining PNP quota available: 80263Total remaining AB quota available: 26641Additional Information of this pick:This pick accounted for 0.07 percent of the PNP quota this year.This pick accounted for 0.21 percent of the AB quota this year.Additional Infor and News release by province:Alberta selected potential provincial nominees under Alberta (Tourism and Hospitality Stream),Alberta has released its latest Provincial Nominee Program update.This round has no specific round number and the lowest CRS/Provincial score is 73.You can always access past news from the Province of Alberta by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/ab/.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial Pick from the province of Alberta. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.Alberta selected potential PNP nominees under Alberta Opportunity Stream: General on February 20,2026Information DATA of this pick:Total selections made in PNP this year: 11237Total remaining PNP quota available: 80263Total remaining AB quota available: 26641Additional Information of this pick:This pick accounted for 0.91 percent of the PNP quota this year.This pick accounted for 2.58 percent of the AB quota this year.Additional Info and News release by province:Alberta selected potential provincial nominees under Alberta Opportunity Stream: General,The Round Number is Not Applicable, and the Lowest CRS/Provincial score for this selection was 56.You can always access past news from the Province of Alberta by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/ab/.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this weekly PNP selection summary. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioThis week, the following Provinces picked 971 Candidates for PNP nominations:Alberta, Manitoba.This week’s Provincial Nominee Program selections are in!On February 20, 2026, Alberta Advantage Immigration Program invited 831 candidates under the Alberta Opportunity Stream – Priority Sectors.On February 24, 2026, Alberta conducted another draw, inviting 68 candidates under the Tourism and Hospitality Stream.Visit https://polinsys.co/aby for more.Meanwhile, on February 26, 2026, Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program selected 72 candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream.Visit https://polinsys.co/mby for more.If you are working in priority sectors, tourism and hospitality, or are a skilled worker, this could be your opportunity to move to Canada through a Provincial Nominee Program.Stay tuned for more Canada immigration updates and weekly provincial picks.You can always access past weekly PNP selection news by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/pnpw. Please be aware by deducting the picks of a province from the total quotas assigned to the province, you can derive the future expected selection from the province.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Territorial News Bulletin from the Territory of North West Ter. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. NWT Nominee Program opens with updated selection processThe Northwest Territories (NWT) Nominee Program's Employer-Driven and Francophone streams will open on March 9, 2026, at 9 a.m. MST.For 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada allocated 197 nominations to the NWT for the Nominee Program. Additionally, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced a new application selection process, specifically for the Employer-Driven Stream.A key change for 2026 is the introduction of an Expression of Interest system for the Employer-Driven Stream, designed to make the program fairer, more transparent and better aligned with territorial workforce and economic needs.Under this model, employers submit an Expression of Interest on behalf of a foreign national they wish to nominate and that meet the eligibility criteria. Employers register, create an online account, and select the Employer-Driven stream. The foreign national then completes an Expression of Interest survey, which provides the GNWT with a profile of the foreign national applicant. The GNWT will then review profiles and assign a score using a points-based system that considers factors such as work experience and the NWT's labour market needs, education, language skills and connection to the NWT.Profiles will be ranked based on their scores, and employers of the highest-ranking candidates will be invited through scheduled Expression of Interest draws to submit an application, which will be assessed in order of work permit expiry date. Only employers who receive an invitation to apply may proceed to the application stage. This approach will allow the program to remain open year-round.This new approach to screening applicants will allow the GNWT to more effectively manage demand for the program and prioritize Nominees who are most likely to settle and contribute long-term to communities in the NWT, particularly as interest in the program continues to exceed available nomination spaces. Expression of Interest systems are used by many provinces and territories across Canada.The Expression of Interest system is the result of feedback gathered during public engagement in September 2025. Employers, prospective immigrants, and community members emphasized the need for clearer intake processes, greater transparency, and stronger alignment between the Nominee Program and territorial labour market needs.The GNWT expects to conduct several Expression of Interest draws throughout the year, beginning on March 25, 2026. For the first draw, up to 65 eligible applicants will be selected and invited to submit an application. Information on the number of applicants selected as well as the range of scores for selected applicants will be shared online.Both the Francophone and Business streams will continue to operate separately and remain open on a first-come, first-served basis, as these streams are not oversubscribed and would not benefit from an Expression of Interest process.To immigrate through the NWT Nominee Program, you must have a valid full-time and permanent job offer from an NWT employer or be prepared to open, purchase, or invest in a business in the NWT. The program offers three streams: Employer-Driven, Francophone, and Business. You can always access past news from the Territory of North West Ter by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/nt/.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioNova Scotia issued work permits between 2015 and 2024 for Civil engineers under the former 4 digit NOC code 2131, currently referred to as NOC 21300.A senior Immigration counsel may use this data to strategize an SAPR program for clients. More details about SAPR can be found at https://ircnews.ca/sapr. Details including DATA table can be seen at https://polinsys.co/dIf you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioNova Scotia issued work permits between 2015 and 2024 for Biologists and related scientists under the former 4 digit NOC code 2121, currently referred to as NOC 21110.A senior Immigration counsel may use this data to strategize an SAPR program for clients. More details about SAPR can be found at https://ircnews.ca/sapr. Details including DATA table can be seen at https://polinsys.co/dIf you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioNova Scotia issued work permits between 2015 and 2024 for Geoscientists and oceanographers under the former 4 digit NOC code 2113, currently referred to as NOC 21102.A senior Immigration counsel may use this data to strategize an SAPR program for clients. More details about SAPR can be found at https://ircnews.ca/sapr. Details including DATA table can be seen at https://polinsys.co/dIf you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioNova Scotia issued work permits between 2015 and 2024 for Production logistics co-ordinators under the former 4 digit NOC code 1523, currently referred to as NOC 13201.A senior Immigration counsel may use this data to strategize an SAPR program for clients. More details about SAPR can be found at https://ircnews.ca/sapr. Details including DATA table can be seen at https://polinsys.co/dIf you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioNova Scotia issued work permits between 2015 and 2024 for Shippers and receivers under the former 4 digit NOC code 1521, currently referred to as NOC 14400.A senior Immigration counsel may use this data to strategize an SAPR program for clients. More details about SAPR can be found at https://ircnews.ca/sapr. Details including DATA table can be seen at https://polinsys.co/dIf you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

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