The BCPNP invited more skilled workers and tech professionals

On April 9, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. In the tech draw, the province invited 46 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited in this draw was 116 points. BC issued nine ITAs to candidates under the childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202). In the Healthcare-targeted draw, British Columbia invited 19 candidates who scored 95 points. The province also issued 13 invitations to candidates working in the construction sector. Furthermore, up to five invitations have been issued to candidates working in veterinary care occupations. British Columbia issued up to 92 ITAs in this draw. This year, the province has already invited up to 2,675 candidates.