Canada February 2026 PR Update: 25,722 ITAs Across Express Entry and Provincial Streams

Canada invites 25,722 PR candidates in February 2026. This huge number of invitations is proof that for skilled international workers who position themselves in the right categories, the possibility of settling in Canada remains achievable in 2026. 

In the Canada PR invitations February 2026, candidates in the healthcare field, French speakers, those with Canadian work experience, and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants were selected. If you are positioned in any of these categories, then the pathway to PR in Canada becomes more easily accessible. 

The Canada permanent residency update 2026 February is given below.

Express Entry February 2026 draw - 19,593 Invitations Issued in February

Six Express Entry draws have been held in the month of February. Through the Express Entry February 2026 draw held across category-based and program-specific rounds, 19,593 candidates have been invited, making February an active month for Express Entry. 

The French language proficiency draw sent the highest number of invitations, reflecting the importance Canada is giving to growing the Francophone communities outside Quebec. The second highest number of invitations was in the Canadian Experience Class for candidates with Canadian skilled work experience, with the draw continuing to remain a priority in the beginning of 2026. Healthcare and Social Services, the occupations category draw also issued a significant number of ITAs. Physicians with Canadian work experience draw was the most noticeable draw of the month.

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program - 3,229 Invitations Issued in February

In the Canada PR draw February 2026 under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, a total of 3,229 invitations were sent through the draws conducted across several streams. It is the most active provincial immigration program in Canada.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program - 1376 Invitations Issued in February

There were seven targeted draws conducted in different streams/pathways through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program in February, and 1,376 invitations were issued. The Alberta province continues to be one of the most active immigration provinces, hosting frequent draws.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program - 889 Invitations Issued in February

Under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, two draws were conducted in February, and together 889 invitations were issued. The invitations were sent to those who will impact the economy greatly and therefore have high salary earnings, and those who had competitive scores.

First Draw February 11: Candidates earning $62/hr + $125K/year wage OR a score of 135+ were targeted - 460 invitations sent.

Second Draw February 4: Candidates earning $70/hr + $145K/year wage OR a score of 138+ were targeted - 429 invitations sent.

Atlantic Canada: 635 Invitations Issued in February

In February 2026, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island together issued a total of 635 invitations to candidates aiming to settle in the Atlantic Provinces. The Atlantic Province is a good option for candidates looking for lower competition in immigration and settling in smaller communities and easier integration into the community. In Atlantic Canada, the Atlantic Immigration Program is also another pathway for permanent residence for candidates with a job offer from a designated employer in the region.

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