In December 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) made another big splash by inviting 179 skilled international candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for permanent residence in Canada.
This latest round marks the 14th PNP draw of 2025, underscoring Prince Edward Island’s continued commitment to welcoming skilled workers and entrepreneurs.
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Throughout the year, PEI PNP has held regular draws, primarily issuing invitations through the Labour & Express Entry streams, while maintaining a highly selective approach to the Business stream.
The latest Prince Edward Island PNP draw, held in December 2025, issued 179 invitations under the Labour and Express Entry categories.
| Date | Business Work Permit | Labour & Express Entry Invitations | Selection Attributes |
| December 23, 2025 | 0 | 13 | Invitations were extended to individuals working in occupations and priority sectors based on economic impact in Prince Edward Island. |
| December 15, 2025 | 0 | 166 | Invitations were extended to individuals working in occupations and priority sectors based on economic impact in Prince Edward Island. Candidates working with a PEI Employer and international graduates from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île were prioritized in the invitations. |
The Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) remains a leading destination for international workers seeking to become permanent residents of Canada.
| Draw Date | Labour & Express Entry Invitations | Business Invitations |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 166 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 190 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 159 | 0 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 160 | 0 |
| Sept 19, 2025 | 129 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 132 | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 39 | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 51 | 1 |
| May 15, 2025 | 168 | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 168 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 124 | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 87 | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| Total | 1608 | 1 |
During the period covered by this report, from January to December 2025, PEI issued 1,608 invitations to skilled workers through the Labour & Express Entry streams and a single invitation through the Business stream.
This report offers a comprehensive overview of the PEI PNP program and provides insights into PNP draw dates, trends, and opportunities for PEI. It also illustrates PEI's continued efforts to support international candidates' transition to Canadian permanent residence more quickly and easily.
International candidates will find this report helpful as they prepare their immigration journey, whether they are interested in moving to Canada as a skilled worker or as a global graduate.
Prince Edward Island’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) offers international candidates clear pathways to Canadian permanent residence through the Labour & Express Entry streams and the Business stream. Each stream serves a different purpose, helping PEI attract skilled workers and entrepreneurs to strengthen its economy.
Labour & Express Entry Streams:
Business Stream:
Knowing the differences between these streams helps candidates choose the right path, improve their chances of nomination, and plan a smooth move to Prince Edward Island PNP, a welcoming province with growing opportunities.
Source: princeedwardisland.ca
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