PNP Regulatory Changes

Authority for assessing economic establishment and intent to reside transferred entirely from IRCC to provinces effective March 30, 2026.


Timeline

Apr 11, 2026

Policy Change

Authority for assessing economic establishment and intent to reside transferred entirely from IRCC to provinces effective March 30, 2026.

This decentralization may lead to more varied assessment standards across provinces and potentially faster processing as provinces streamline their evaluation processes.

Provincial Nominee Program Update — April 11, 2026

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