PNP Allocations 2026: Every Province's Nomination Numbers

PNP allocations for 2026 are higher than in 2025 for every province that has published a number. Ontario has the largest allocation at 14,119 nominations. British Columbia rose to 6,254 after a 1,000-spot increase in August, and Alberta reached 6,603 after a 200-spot increase. Behind these numbers, the federal PNP admissions target rose to 91,500 for 2026, up from 55,000 in 2025.

Key points

• The national PNP target is 91,500 in 2026 and 92,500 in 2027 and 2028 (notional), per the 2026–2028 Levels Plan.
• Confirmed on official provincial pages: Ontario 14,119, BC 6,254, Alberta 6,603.
• Saskatchewan (4,761) and Manitoba (6,239) were widely reported, but we could not confirm them on a provincial government page.
• Atlantic provinces had not clearly published 2026 totals as of the latest reports.
• More spaces do not mean broader eligibility. Ontario and BC both cut streams in 2026.

Why allocations went up in 2026

In 2025, the federal government cut the PNP target roughly in half to 55,000, and provinces had to cancel draws and close streams. The Levels Plan tabled on November 4, 2025 reversed that, setting the 2026 PNP target at 91,500. Total PR admissions stayed flat at 380,000, so the PNP increase came with lower numbers elsewhere and fewer temporary residents overall.

The admissions target and the provincial allocations measure different things. The target counts people (principal applicants plus family members) who become permanent residents in a year. An allocation counts nomination certificates a province can issue. One nomination can lead to several admissions when the nominee has a spouse and children.

2026 PNP allocations by province

Figures as of October 11, 2026. “Reported” means the number comes from news coverage that we could not match to an official provincial page.

Province / territory	2026 allocation	Status of figure	Notes
Ontario (OINP)	14,119	Official (ontario.ca, Feb 6, 2026)	Reported as up about 31% from 10,750 in 2025
Alberta (AAIP)	6,603	Official (alberta.ca, Aug 10, 2026)	Includes 200 extra nominations from IRCC
British Columbia (BC PNP)	6,254	Official (welcomebc.ca, Aug 18, 2026)	Includes 1,000 extra nominations; started the year at 5,254 (reported)
Manitoba (MPNP)	6,239	Reported	Secondary sources describe a rise of 1,489 over the 2025 baseline of 4,750
Saskatchewan (SINP)	4,761	Reported	Same as Saskatchewan’s final 2025 total
Yukon	282	Reported
Northwest Territories	197 at the start of 2026	Reported	A later increase has been reported but not confirmed
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador	Not clearly published	—	Check each province’s site

Quebec and Nunavut do not run PNPs. Quebec selects its own economic immigrants.

Mid-year increases

Provinces often get more nominations partway through the year when IRCC redistributes unused room. In 2026:

• British Columbia got 1,000 more nominations, announced August 18, 2026. WelcomeBC said the program plans to use the full 6,254 by December 31, 2026.
• Alberta got 200 more, announced August 10, 2026, bringing its total to 6,603. The breakdown by stream is on the AAIP processing page.
• Increases for Newfoundland and Labrador and the Northwest Territories have been reported by secondary outlets. We could not verify them on official pages, so check the provincial sites directly.

What the numbers mean for applicants

More spaces do not mean every stream is open. Several provinces used 2026 to narrow their programs.

• Ontario replaced eight streams with one Ontario Workforce Priority stream that requires a job offer for most applicants.
• British Columbia reorganized around Care, Build and Innovate and confirmed it will not launch new student streams.
• Saskatchewan reserves at least half its nominations for priority sectors and caps others. See our Saskatchewan vs Manitoba comparison.

Being in Canada helps. Most provinces now favour people who already work for a local employer, and many target health care, construction and trades.

Express Entry nominations are worth 600 CRS points. An enhanced (Express Entry-aligned) nomination adds 600 points, which almost always leads to an invitation. Larger allocations can mean more enhanced nominations, although provinces split their room between base and enhanced streams in different ways. Our Provincial Nominee Program guide explains the difference.

Allocations get used up. Provinces that issue nominations quickly can run out before December. Saskatchewan, for example, reported using more than half its 2026 room by the end of June. If a province pauses intake, it may reopen when the next year’s allocation arrives.

What to watch next

• The 2027–2029 Levels Plan, due around November 1, 2026, will set the next PNP target. The current plan lists 92,500 for 2027 as notional.
• 2027 allocations are usually announced from January to March.
• Atlantic provinces may publish their 2026 totals in year-end reports.

We track these changes on our immigration updates page.

What to do next

• Check the official page for the province you are targeting. Allocation numbers change during the year.
• Compare your occupation with the province’s priority sectors before spending money on an application.
• If you are in the Express Entry pool, keep your profile current so provinces can find you.
• Read the Canada hub for an overview of all PR pathways.