قرعه‌کشی جدید روش استانی PEI و فرصت‌های شغلی برای کارگران ماهر

On September 17 the province of Prince Edward Island sent out 195 invitations for its Provincial Nominee Program. The invitations targeted people already working in jobs the province says are important for its economy, such as health care, trades, manufacturing and other areas where there are not enough local workers. To be considered, candidates had to show, in their online profile, that they hold a credential from one of the three designated schools on the island – the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College or Collège de l’Île – and that they are employed in a listed occupation.

The draw used two streams of the PEI program. The first, called Labour Impact, includes three sub‑streams: skilled workers, critical workers and recent international graduates. The second stream is the enhanced Express Entry pathway, which gives extra points to candidates who already have a high score in the federal system. Both pathways aim to bring people who can fill gaps in the labour market and who have a clear connection to the province.

Anyone who receives a provincial nomination can move on to apply for Canadian permanent residence. If the person is already in Canada and meets the eligibility rules, they may also qualify for a Bridging Open Work Permit, allowing them to keep working while their permanent‑residence request is processed. A recent federal measure, introduced in June 2026, even lets base‑category nominees apply for this work permit sooner by removing the need to wait for an acknowledgement of receipt.

So far in 2026 PEI has held nine draws using the same selection criteria, and a total of 1,229 invitations have been issued across the Labour Impact and Express Entry categories. The province plans twelve draws for the year, roughly one each month, with the next three scheduled for October 15, November 19 and December 17. While the dates are supplied as guidance and could shift, PEI has generally stuck closely to its published timetable.

One notable difference from the previous year is the absence of any draws under the Business Impact Category, which is aimed at entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the province. This signals that the current focus remains on attracting skilled workers and graduates who can address immediate labour shortages.

For candidates who match the priority occupations and have studied at a local institution, the draw represents a clear path toward living and working in a small‑province setting with a strong community feel. The short 30‑day window to submit a complete application adds urgency, but also encourages applicants to be well prepared. As the province continues to align its immigration choices with its economic needs, many hopeful workers may find that this window is the right moment to step forward and claim a new future in Prince Edward Island.