The Government of Yukon announced on July 22, 2026 that internationally trained family physicians from the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia can now be licensed in the territory through a new "Limited A" pathway that removes two long-standing requirements — a practice assessment and a supervised practice period — although applicants must still meet the Yukon Medical Council's other registration requirements and must already hold a specific practice opportunity in the territory. The change was triggered by a General Declaration of Need signed by Minister of Health and Social Services Brad Cathers under the Medical Profession Act and the Medical Profession Registration and Fees Regulation, and is aimed at a family doctor shortage Yukon has struggled with for years; the four source countries were chosen because their medical standards closely align with Canada's, and the list matches exactly the jurisdictions whose training and certification the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) currently recognizes, with the territory noting that the declaration will automatically extend to any additional countries the CFPC recognizes in future. The move is not an isolated one: Yukon had already partnered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia on a dual licensing application for U.S.-trained doctors on April 30, 2026, and in a separate release on July 23 the territorial government reported that 12 physicians have arrived or are about to arrive since November 2025 — nine already in place and three more due between August and September 2026 — while the territory's primary care waitlist fell from 4,606 people on January 26, 2026 to 2,445 on July 20, a drop of roughly 47 percent. Nationally, Yukon's decision echoes a three-year wave of licensing liberalization in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and elsewhere, and dovetails with the targeted immigration measures for physicians Ottawa unveiled in December 2025. As of publication, Yukon had not released further details on the Limited A pathway or a date for applications to open.

On July 16, 2026, the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) issued invitations to apply to 195 candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) — the largest single round the province has held this year. The invitations went out under the Labour Impact category and PEI Express Entry, with priority given to international graduates of the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College and Collège de l'Île, the province's three post-secondary institutions. With this round, PEI has now issued 853 invitations in 2026, continuing its established approach of monthly draws focused on workers already employed in local in-demand industries. Against a backdrop of steep federal cuts to provincial nomination allocations — and with PEI still yet to publish its total allocation for the year — the province's steady, transparent draw cadence has drawn particular attention from applicants.

On May 21, 2026, Prince Edward Island completed its fifth provincial nomination draw of the year, issuing 114 invitations through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) to candidates currently working in the province's in-demand occupations and high-economic-impact sectors, with priority once again given to international student graduates of three local institutions — the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College and Collège de l'Île; the round continued the province's 2026 pattern of using only two pathways, Labour Impact and PEI Express Entry, under selection criteria that have stayed unchanged across all five draws, bringing total invitations for the year to 477; as the only Canadian province or territory to publish its annual draw schedule in advance, PEI held this round in line with its anticipated invitation-to-apply schedule, and the province has signalled that, should the schedule hold, the next two draws are expected on June 18 and July 16, 2026, though it stresses those dates are for general information only and are not guaranteed.

Prince Edward Island's Office of Immigration held its fourth provincial nominee draw of 2026 on April 16, issuing 127 invitations — the largest single round of the year so far. The draw was conducted through the Labour Impact and PEI Express Entry pathways, the only two streams the province has used this year, and focused on candidates currently working in Prince Edward Island (PEI) in priority occupations and sectors deemed to have high economic impact. International graduates from three local post-secondary institutions — the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College and Collège de l'Île — were given further priority. With this round, PEI has now issued a total of 363 invitations under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) in 2026. The draw took place on the exact date listed in the province's publicly released invitation schedule. Candidates who receive an invitation now have 30 calendar days — down from the previous 60-day window — to file a complete application for provincial nomination.

On March 5, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new category-based Express Entry draw, issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) for the first time under the Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience category. A total of 250 ITAs were issued in this round, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 429. This category is one of three new occupational streams introduced when IRCC overhauled the Express Entry system in February 2026. Looking at the overall trend of Express Entry draws so far in 2026, IRCC has shown a clear preference for prioritizing immigration candidates already residing in Canada, particularly those with local work experience or provincial nominations.

The Government of Prince Edward Island posted its anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule for 2026 on its official immigration webpage on January 7, 2026. The schedule outlines 12 planned Expression of Interest (EOI) draws over the year, generally expected to occur monthly around mid-month. While the public schedule provides applicants with a clearer sense of timing—something rarely offered by other provinces—PEI emphasized that the dates are for general information only and do not guarantee that draws will take place exactly as listed.

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) recently broke from its established schedule to conduct its second unexpected draw of the year. This latest round not only deviated from the standard timeline but also marked a significant shift in selection criteria. Moving away from the recent trend of exclusively targeting local graduates and individuals already employed within the province, this draw opened eligibility to candidates with weaker ties to the island, provided they could demonstrate a positive economic impact. Industry analysis suggests this strategic move is likely aimed at ensuring the province fully utilizes its 2025 federal nomination allocation before the year ends.

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) recently conducted its largest immigration draw of the year, issuing invitations to apply for provincial nomination to nearly 200 candidates through the "Labour & Express Entry" category. This draw primarily targeted candidates already working in the province, while giving priority consideration to applicants with French language proficiency and international graduates from specific institutions. This move reflects the province's strategic intent to attract skilled talent capable of directly contributing to the local economy.

On October 27, 2025, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) conducted an unannounced draw, issuing 159 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates. The selection specifically targeted international graduates from the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College, and Collège de l’Île who are currently living and working in the province. The move breaks from PEI’s regular draw schedule, signaling the province’s intention to accelerate its intake of skilled talent with local education and employment experience.

On October 17, 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its second-largest immigration draw of the year under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), issuing 160 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. The draw primarily targeted skilled workers already employed in the province in priority occupations, as well as international graduates from designated educational institutions. As of October 26, 2025, PEI has issued a total of 1,081 ITAs through its PNP this year.