The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program conducted a latest draw on October 16, 2026 inviting qualified professionals.
However, this round came just after nine days after the October 7 draw, marking October the first month this year in which PEI has held two rounds. Prince Edward PNP issued a total of 1482 invitations across eleven draws in 2026.
Most importantly, the PEI Office of Immigration says it is prioritizing qualified professions in industries facing labour shortages, including trades, healthcare, manufacturing, and other key industries.
Details about the PEI PNP latest draw are given below:
The below mentioned table highlights the overall draws announced this year of the Prince Edward Nominee Program. This includes the total number of invitations issued under the PEI PNP, along with the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur, Labour & Express Entry Invitations and invitation date.
| Invitation Date | Business Work Permit Entrepreneur Invitations | Labour & Express Entry Invitations | Invitation Totals for 2026 | Selection Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2026 | 0 | 163 | 163 | |
| 10/07/2026 | 0 | 90 | 90 | Invitations were extended to individuals working in occupations and priority sectors based on economic impact in Prince Edward Island. International graduates from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île were prioritized in the invitations. |
| 9/17/2026 | 0 | 195 | 195 | |
| 8/20/2026 | 0 | 181 | 181 | |
| 7/16/2026 | 0 | 195 | 195 | |
| 6/18/2026 | 0 | 182 | 182 | |
| 5/21/2026 | 0 | 113 | 113 | |
| 4/16/2026 | 0 | 127 | 127 | |
| 3/20/2026 | 0 | 101 | 101 | |
| 2/19/2026 | 0 | 109 | 109 | |
| 1/15/2026 | 0 | 26 | 26 | |
| Total Inviations | 0 | 1482 | 1482 |
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) uses an Expression of Interest (EOI) system to attract and discover applicants who can satisfy the province’s labour and economic market requirements.
Applicants are assessed based on certain factors including language skills, qualifications, work experience, skills and employment prospects. Fulfilling these factors does not automatically guarantee an ITA.
As per the Prince Edward Island Government, the main selection factors include:
The Prince Edward Island PNP has listed November 19,2026 and December 17,2026, as upcoming anticipated draw dates, so applicants who have submitted an EOI can check PEI’s anticipated invitation schedule for upcoming selection rounds.
However, these are tentative dates and might change, they do not guarantee that invitations will be issued on either date.
Applicants who wish to immigrate to Canada, should keep themselves updated with the latest immigration information.
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Source: princeedwardisland.ca
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