Saskatchewan Uses One-Quarter of 2026 PNP Nomination Allocation

By Scarlett Wilson [Published 22 Apr, 2026 | 05:58 AM] 98

The Government of Saskatchewan has released new numbers on the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). These numbers show that the province has already used a significant portion of of its 2026 nomination allocation.

As of now, Saskatchewan PNP draw has issued approximately 1,223 nominations, which is about 26% of the 4,761 nominations it can give out in a year.

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Saskatchewan Nominations Issued in 2026

Nominee Sector	Allocation	Nominations YTD	% of Allocation
Priority Sectors	2,380	689	29%
Accommodation and Food Services	714	188	26%
Retail Trade and Other Services	238	74	31%
Trucking	238	46	19%
Other Sectors	1,190	226	19%
Total	4,761	1,223	26%

Saskatchewan Priority Sectors for 2026

Saskatchewan continues to prioritize nominations in sectors that support its labour market and economic growth. Some of these are:

Healthcare
Agriculture
Skilled Trades
Mining
Manufacturing
Energy
Technology

These priority sectors are in line with Saskatchewan's Labour Market Strategy, which aims to make sure that a lack of workers doesn't slow down the province's economic growth.

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SINP Processing Time Update

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) updates its processing times every three months. These timelines reflect the actual duration taken to process applications during the respective period. Processing times are provided in weeks for each category.

Note: SINP processing times are subject to change and should not be used to predict the processing duration of future applications.

Sector Caps and Intake Updates

Certain sectors under SINP have capped allocations, primarily to support workers already employed in Saskatchewan on valid temporary status. Once these caps are reached, intake windows close and processing updates are adjusted accordingly.

Intake Window Open	Sector	Position Limit	Positions Used	Remaining Positions to be Accepted
Jan. 13, 2026	Accommodation and Food Service	180	180	0
	Retail Trade	60	60	0
	Trucking	60	60	0
March 2, 2026	Accommodation and Food Service	240	240	0
	Retail Trade	80	80	0
	Trucking	80	60	20
May 4, 2026	Retail Trade	80	0	80
May 4, 2026	Trucking	80	0	80
May 4, 2026	Accommodation and Food Services	240	0	240

Saskatchewan Upcoming Intake Windows: Saskatchewan PNP Upcoming intake windows are scheduled for July 6, 2026, Sept. 7, 2026, and Nov. 2, 2026.

The Government of Saskatchewan updates SINP figures on a daily basis (Monday to Friday) during active intake periods or immediately when sector limits are reached. Intake distribution may vary depending on demand and remaining allocation.

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