British Columbia Issues Over 350 Invitations in First BCPNP Draw of June 2026

British Columbia has issued more than 350 invitations to skilled workers and entrepreneurs in its first British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw of June 2026.

On June 2, 2026, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program conducted a new selection round and invited candidates working in priority occupations, as well as entrepreneurs interested in starting or purchasing a business in the province.

In total, the BCPNP issued at least 357 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. These invitations were issued through the Skills Immigration category and the Entrepreneur Immigration category.

This was British Columbia’s 12th selection round of 2026. Out of these, six draws have been held under Skills Immigration, while six have been held under Entrepreneur Immigration.

BCPNP Skills Immigration Draw

The Skills Immigration draw made up the majority of invitations issued on June 2. British Columbia issued 342 invitations through this category.

This draw was aligned with the province’s new immigration priorities announced on April 23, 2026. These priorities focus on attracting skilled workers who can help fill important labour market gaps in British Columbia.

The latest selection focused on two main objectives:

Care: Supporting healthcare, education, veterinary care, and related services.

Build: Supporting construction trades and infrastructure-related labour needs.

Out of the 342 Skills Immigration invitations, a significant number were issued to candidates working in construction trades. The remaining invitations were issued to candidates in healthcare, education, veterinary care, and other care-related occupations.

Skills Immigration Draw Details

As of June 2, 2026, British Columbia has issued a total of 2,485 invitations through the Skills Immigration category this year.

BCPNP Entrepreneur Immigration Draw

British Columbia also invited entrepreneurs in the June 2 draw.

At least 15 invitations were issued through the Entrepreneur Immigration category. These invitations were issued under the Base Stream and the Regional Stream.

Both streams had the same minimum score requirement of 117.

Entrepreneur Immigration Draw Details

This was the highest number of entrepreneurs invited through a single Base Stream draw in 2026 so far.

The Entrepreneur Immigration Base Stream is for foreign nationals who want to start a new business or buy an existing business anywhere in British Columbia.

The Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Stream is for individuals who want to establish a new business outside the Metro Vancouver Regional District.

So far in 2026, British Columbia has conducted 10 Entrepreneur Immigration draws. Six of these were through the Base Stream, and four were through the Regional Stream.

As of June 2, 2026, the province has issued at least 64 invitations through the Entrepreneur Immigration category this year.

What This Draw Means for Applicants

The June 2 BCPNP draw shows that British Columbia continues to focus on workers and entrepreneurs who can support the province’s economic and labour market needs.

Candidates in healthcare, education, veterinary care, construction trades, and business ownership pathways may continue to see opportunities through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

Applicants interested in British Columbia immigration should review their eligibility, keep their profiles updated, and monitor future BCPNP draws closely.